What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Compare this document with the decision of the Southern whites of Vicksburg, Mississippi and their choice to not celebrate Independence Day from July 4, 1963 until July 4, 1944.

The essay is to be a comparative analysis. This is a basic five paragraph essay that can expand as you improve. Essays are to be typewritten, double spaced, one inch margins, 12 point font (Arial or Times Roman), complete footnoting and bibliography. The grading on the essays will be based on thesis, analysis, conclusion, content, grammar, spelling, punctuation, clarity, completeness and improvement. The final grade for the essay is based upon improvement in overall writing and analysis.