Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954 - 1963 Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter 1, Forerunner: Vernon Johns,

1. How did the First Baptist Church of Montgomery and the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church form?

2. What were the differences between the First Baptist Church and the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church?

3. Describe Vernon's character.

4. How did Johns cause problems for the Dexter Avenue Church?

Short Essay Question - Chapter 2, Rockefeller and Ebenezer,

5. How did the Rockefellers become involved with the Atlanta Female Baptist Seminary?

6. How did Rockefeller change the school?

7. How...
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