What does she mean by lynch law

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Assignment:

Ida B. Wells, "Lynch Law in America" (1900)

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu speech, May 23, 2017

American Progress, 1873

Step One: Complete ALL the readings assigned this BEFORE starting the RR.

Step Two: Write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the primary source by Ida B. Wells. Use the following questions as your guide.

Who is Ida B. Wells? When is this written and why?
What is the main idea she aims to convey in this document?
What does she mean by "lynch law"? Given that murder and therefore lynching is against the law, how did an entire society justify it? Be specific.
Make at least ONE connection between this document to the pp. 216-220 in Almost Aliens and/or this week's Overview video.

Step 3: Write 1-2 paragraphs in response to the primary source by Mitch Landrieu

What type of primary document is this? Who is the author and what is his main idea? When does he deliver this speech and why? (These questions are asking you to provide a little context. Why does he make this speech at this time?)
What do you think is Landrieu's most compelling argument, and why? Select a passage to support your answer.
What do YOU think should about the removal of Confederate monuments and Landrieu's speech. Support your position with evidence from the speech or other readings and lecture this week.

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