For many Americans, the 1960s was a decade of chaos and turmoil. As a result, it proved to be fertile ground for the direct involvement of ordinary Americans in social movements that petitioned for change. This essay assignment asks you to evaluate the effectiveness of one social movement during this time. As instructed at the beginning of the semester, this essay should feature a clear thesis statement, clear organization, topic sentences, and specific evidence to support any claims.

Choosing one of the social movements below, answer the following question: To what extent was Black Powerultimately successful at enacting its proposed changes in the 1960s? (or into the 1970s?)