During the 1960s, African Americans made substantial gains in asserting their freedoms and rights.

What specific gains did the civil rights movement achieve? Were there limits to its success? What part did the government play in the process?
Students demonstrate “college-level writing skills.” College-level writing is defined as that which exhibits the following characteristics:
• It has clear purpose and thesis or controlling idea.
• The thesis is supported with adequate reasons and evidence.
• It shows sustained analysis and critical thought.
• It is organized clearly and logically.
• It shows knowledge of conventions of standard written English.
• It shows awareness of disciplinary conventions in regard to content, style, form, and delivery method.