After reviewing and reflecting on all of the assigned materials in this week’s module, compose an essay that completes all of the tasks (1-5) according to the rubric below.
Compose a 400-500 word essay in your own words (with appropriate selections/quotations/references) that synthesizes and analyzes all of the assigned materials
You must clearly demonstrate that you reviewed and reflected upon ALL of the module and materials in your essay response.
Make clear and explicit reference to ALL of the assigned materials (articles, videos, etc.), with minimal but necessary summary–the bulk of your essay should by your own reflection and analysis of the materials according to the prompts.
Provide proper attribution and citation in a clear and consistent fashion (for quotations as well as paraphrases–clearly identify the source of your info)
Do not simply copy and paste or block quote–your essay needs to be primarily your own analysis, in your own words, with clear and explicit reference to ALL of the assigned materials from this week.
1). How is the invention of race tied to the accumulation of wealth, in the origin of the US (provide specific examples from the readings/videos and provide a clear explanation)?
2). Explain how poverty and wealth are related historically, and how this relation is racialized (provide specific examples from the readings/videos and provide a clear explanation).
3). How do laws and their enforcement impact poverty in the US (provide specific examples from the readings/videos and provide a clear explanation)?
References that the essay should be based on and cited from:
1) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFebp7GZeHY
3) https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/apr/20/the-invention-of-whiteness-long-history-dangerous-idea
4) https://nmaahc.si.edu/learn/talking-about-race/topics/historical-foundations-race
5) Howard Zinn: the people’s historian(video)—
https://youtu.be/Jb1Swi_wmd0