A Protest that Changed America- Occupy Wall Street

Protest movements are as old as the American Revolution itself. Write an essay about a protest movement that changed America between 1877 and today. Your paper should examine the protest movement thoroughly. I have selected Occupy Wall Street as my topic.

Be sure to consider:

• The discontent that inspired the movement in the first place.
• The main goals and objectives of the movement.
• Important individuals and leaders who were involved.
• How those objectives were achieved or not achieved and the legacy of the movement itself.
• The global connections of the protest movement. Were individuals inspired by world personalities? Or trends?
• What can this protest movement tell us about American history and its people?

Requirements:

• Must contain a clear thesis statement, or claim, about the nature of change, America?s reaction to change, etc. Be creative.
• Adhere to CSU-Global Guide to Writing and APA
• Must be double spaced, 12-point Times New Roman
• Include six to eight pages in length (not including cover and reference pages; approximately 3,000-3,500 words)
• Include headings, per APA guidelines
• Your Portfolio should incorporate FOUR level appropriate secondary sources (beyond encyclopedias and biographies, etc.,) at least one of which should be a peer reviewed journal article. Be sure to use these sources as key pieces of evidence and quote them in your paper.
• Sources should be adequately chosen to provide substance and perspectives on the issue.