“The Ghosts of Ole Miss”
The essential questions for the unit on Sports and Race include the following:
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How did the sports landscape reflect the racial landscape of our country?
How did those landscapes change as a result of the integration of the black athlete?
What prevented integration from happening before it actually did?
What problems occurred during the integration process?
What impact did integration have on sports?
What impact did integrated sports have on our country?
How have sports helped racial integration in other parts of the world?
After watching the documentary “The Ghosts of Ole Miss,” write a one to two page essay
explaining how the documentary addressed one or two questions from above. Be specific in your
references and explanations. In the last paragraph, incorporate your own reaction to how or what
the documentary revealed about the essential questions you address in the essay.
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Use MLA format
Final draft must be typed
200-350 words
Worth up to 50 points
Final essay is due on ______________