The Task

Your group will research either the legal and social climate of the South during the early 1900’s. Using the information, you will create a group PowerPoint presentation to share with the class. Afterwards, you will each write letters to Judge Harlan from two characters with different perspectives about his opinion on the Plessy case.

Keep these questions in mind as you research:

· How is this topic evident in the story?

· How were the characters of the story impacted by this topic?

· How does this topic impact our lives today?

· How could you explain this topic to your classmates?

· How are stereotypes involved?