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Rewrite: What was the law or message about society sent to viewers due to lack of women in protest?

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Rewrite: What was the law or message about society sent to viewers due to lack of women in protest?

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RP

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Rewrite: What effect did the protest and signs have on any of the laws, attitudes, or behaviors of citizens towards the sanitation workers?

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Rewrite: What effect did the protest and signs have on any of the laws, attitudes, or behaviors of citizens towards the sanitation workers?

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RP

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What message did the protesters receive from the presence of the tanks and men with bayonet guns? 

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What message did the protesters receive from the presence of the tanks and men with bayonet guns? 

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RP (O)

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Is this a silent protest? Why? What message is that sending with just the signs? 

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Is this a silent protest? Why? What message is that sending with just the signs? 

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RP (O)

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Why is the white man not carrying a poster in support, but walking? 

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Why is the white man not carrying a poster in support, but walking? 

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RP (C)

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Why are the guns pointed toward the protesters and not just pointing up to the sky?

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Why are the guns pointed toward the protesters and not just pointing up to the sky?

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RP (C)

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Who came up with the phrase, "I Am A Man?" Did they men have a choice to wear the signs?

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Who came up with the phrase, "I Am A Man?" Did they men have a choice to wear the signs?

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Closed to Open: Who chose to deploy tanks as part of the response to protestors?

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Closed to Open: Who chose to deploy tanks as part of the response to protestors?

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JN

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Open to closed: Is the man in the tie protesting for the same reason as the other protestors?

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Open to closed: Is the man in the tie protesting for the same reason as the other protestors?

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- JN

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Are all of the protesters sanitation workers?

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Are all of the protesters sanitation workers?

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JN [C]

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Rewrite: How were the tanks perceived by the people protesting? By the people in town?

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Rewrite: How were the tanks perceived by the people protesting? By the people in town?

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CS

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Why is there a white man without a sign?

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Why is there a white man without a sign?

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CS [C]

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REWRITE: Do the signs convey a message? C  

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REWRITE: Do the signs convey a message? C  

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LS

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Why are the national guard armed when it appears peaceful?

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Why are the national guard armed when it appears peaceful?

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O LS

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What role do the tanks play in emphasizing or strengthening the goal of the people marching?
KC

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Are the tanks present as part of the protest? Are the marchers there because of the tanks? 

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Are the tanks present as part of the protest? Are the marchers there because of the tanks? 

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KC
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KC

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What is the primary goal of the white men in the march?  Why do they not have signs?

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What is the primary goal of the white men in the march?  Why do they not have signs?

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KC
O

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Why were the people who are not protesting (police and military)so heavily armed?  It's a striking contrast!

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Why were the people who are not protesting (police and military)so heavily armed?  It's a striking contrast!

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C:  The layout, message, and even font of Black Lives Matter and I AM a Man seem very similar.  Is this intentional or unintentional?

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C:  The layout, message, and even font of Black Lives Matter and I AM a Man seem very similar.  Is this intentional or unintentional?

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Rewrite: Why was the national guard involved in the protest?

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Rewrite: Why was the national guard involved in the protest?

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CW

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What was the national guard involved in the march?

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What was the national guard involved in the march?

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CW C

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Why is the word "am" underlined on the signs?

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Why is the word "am" underlined on the signs?

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CW O

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Why are only the black men holding signs in the march?

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Why are only the black men holding signs in the march?

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CW O

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What are the many beliefs the "I am a man" signs could stand for?

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What are the many beliefs the "I am a man" signs could stand for?

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MR O

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Were there any women that protested at this march that day?

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How did the national guard feel about being there?

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Were all of the men sanitation workers as recalled by Ozell Ueal?

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Were all of the men sanitation workers as recalled by Ozell Ueal?

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S Simpson (O)

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Did any of the National Guard troops disagree with this order?

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Did any of the National Guard troops disagree with this order?

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S Simpson (C)

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Why isn't the white man carrying an "I am a Man" sign?

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Why isn't the white man carrying an "I am a Man" sign?

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S Simpson

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S Simpson

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Do we have personal statements or memoirs from any of the people walking? 

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Do we have personal statements or memoirs from any of the people walking? 

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LS
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Rewrite: Did any women participate in these marches?

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Rewrite: Did any women participate in these marches?

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AM

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Rewrite: Why might this event have turned violent (or stayed peaceful)? 

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Rewrite: Why might this event have turned violent (or stayed peaceful)? 

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AM

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Why aren't there any women? Would they have been allowed to march as well? 

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Why aren't there any women? Would they have been allowed to march as well? 

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AM (O)

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AM (O)

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How many times did the "I am a man" signs appear? 

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How many times did the "I am a man" signs appear? 

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AM (C)

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AM (O)

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Why isn't the white man carrying a sign? What is his purpose?

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Why isn't the white man carrying a sign? What is his purpose?

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AM (O)

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Open to closed:  Why is white man not wearing a sign?

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Open to closed:  Why is white man not wearing a sign?

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KD

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Rewrite:  What are some of the messages conveyed by the presence of the guns, soldiers, and tanks at the protest?  How might whites and blacks feel differently about these messages?(O)

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Rewrite:  What are some of the messages conveyed by the presence of the guns, soldiers, and tanks at the protest?  How might whites and blacks feel differently about these messages?(O)

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KD

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Does the protest turn violent?  Is anyone harmed during the protest?

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Does the protest turn violent?  Is anyone harmed during the protest?

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KD (C)

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KD

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Rewrites: What might motivate the white man to march with these men of color? O           Are the men marching trying to convey the same message? C

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Rewrites: What might motivate the white man to march with these men of color? O           Are the men marching trying to convey the same message? C

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What does the white man's body language tell us about his perspective? Does it help us understand his presence? 

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What does the white man's body language tell us about his perspective? Does it help us understand his presence? 

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MH

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Why is the white man in line, but not carrying a sign?  Is he supportive of their cause?

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Why is the white man in line, but not carrying a sign?  Is he supportive of their cause?

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Is the white man participating for the same reasons as the black men? Why is he dressed differently and does not have a sign?

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Is the white man participating for the same reasons as the black men? Why is he dressed differently and does not have a sign?

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What message are the men with signs hoping to convey?

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What message are the men with signs hoping to convey?

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DJ

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1. Click on the image below to enlarge it.

2. Observe the primary source image closely and silently for 30 seconds.

3. Read and consider the citation notes: National Guard troops lined Beale Street during a protest on March 29 , 1968. “I was in every march, all of ’em, with that sign: I AM A MAN,” recalls former sanitation worker Ozell Ueal. (Bettmman Collection / Getty Images)
By Ted Conover, photography by Joshua Rashaad McFadden
SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE | JANUARY 2018

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Find one closed question to rewrite as an open question. Add it as a new question here (between these 2 blue dotted lines). Remember the question goes in the "Title" space and you initials go in the "Write Something" space.

Find one open question you'd like to rewrite as a closed question. Add it as a new question here.

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Review the questions that you asked. Find at least one to label “C” for closed-ended or and at least one to label “O” for open-ended.

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Step 4A: Go back and read everyone's work!

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Take a couple minutes to read all of the questions.

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Step 1: Review the rules for asking questions 

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1. Ask as many questions as you can
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