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Student Essay Prompt You have now read several documents related to American civil rights protests. Considering the information and ideas presented in the text set, write an essay that argues whether or not protesting successfully transforms society. In your response you should do the following: • Respond to the prompt with a defensible thesis or claim • Provide context and essential background information related to the topic • Use at least four documents to support an argument in response to the prompt • For at least two documents, explain how or why the document’s point of view, purpose, historical situation, and/or audience is relevant to your argument. • Use specific evidence to support an argument that addresses the prompt The Black Inquiry Project 64