Reference your notes and the provided documents to write a three- to four-paragraph essay that describes how these two historical documents form their respective arguments. Compare and contrast the key points, main ideas, and arguments presented in the documents. Make sure your essay addresses the following questions: What techniques do the authors use to form their arguments? Is there any evidence of bias or stereotypes? Using the author-date system, make sure to cite your sources properly with in-text citations as well as a works cited page for any information you use from outside sources, including the two provided documents. When you have finished, reread the essay to check for all of the points above, and then proofread it to be sure your work does not contain errors in grammar or spelling. name and author of article Haynes Johnson, 1968 Democratic Convention
date and location published
August 2008, Chicago

Is this a primary source? Explain. Yes because it is from a magazine.
Why did the author consider the welcome sign ironic?
The author considered the welcome sign ironic given that the sign had the words “HELLO DEMOCRATS” yet the hall was surrounded by a steel fence capped with barbed wire, which was not congruent with the ideals of democrats and did not serve to ease the tensions surrounding the convention. Inside the fence were numerous security personnel that had been ordered to shoot to kill if need arose.

How does the author describe the impact of the convention? He describes the impact by telling us many people were angry.
What events are responsible for the failure of the United States to enter a “golden age” after Johnson’s 1964 victory and the passage of the Civil Rights Act? The outbreak of the Vietnam war.
How did Humphrey win the nomination? He campaigned for support from incredible managers inside the Democratic Party, which gave him fundamental agents.
Could a candidate win in a similar way today? No
Who were the other candidates in 1968, and what were the major differences among them? Nixon and Humphrey. Nixon contradicted the Vietnam war and concentrated on winning the southern states. Humphrey was hampered by the war and the death of MLK.
name and author of article Battleground Chicago Frank Kuschdate
date and location published Chicago Press 1968
Is this a primary source? Explain. Yes, direct quotes, news article
How does the article describe what was happening in Chicago? From a police perspective
What was the purpose of the peaceful assembly described? to stop the vietnam war.
Who were the protestors?
radical groups

Why did the authors choose Chicago as the setting for the assemblies? that is where the event is happening.