Write a two to three-page paper (700 to 800 words) that makes an argument about:
1) How the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement influenced each other. What are two important connections between either the Cold War and the Civil Rights Movement? How do these time periods interact and influence each other? Make sure to use specific references to your readings, primarily two chapters of the Gerstle book (book: Gary Gerstle, American Crucible: Race and Nation in the Twentieth Century, Updated 2017 Edition) but include one reference to a document (preferably from the book: America Through the Eyes of Its People, Third Edition, Vol. II) and one outside secondary source (academic source).
This paper is also aimed at making a concise argument and analysis based on course materials. The paper should be based primarily on the Gerstle, American Crucible, book to reflect the student’s engagement with the course readings, but should also include a reference to one primary document (preferably from the course) and outside academic source (beyond history.com or other sites). The paper should include in-text citations of page numbers or footnotes/endnotes.
