9781422277799

RESEARCH PROJECT Using the internet or your school library, do some research to answer the question, “Is violence ever justified?” On one hand, some people argue that the principle of “an eye for an eye” would leave the whole world blind. If people are strong enough, they contend, they can overcome evil with love. Others believe that while violence is wrong, it may also be the lesser of two evils—for example, it is good to overthrow a dictator whose actions cause innocent people to suffer. Present your conclusion in a two-page report, providing examples from your research that support your answer. TEXT-DEPENDENT QUESTIONS 1. What were the Blood Brothers? 2. What was Malcolm X’s ultimate goal? 3. What experience in 1964 helped to changeMalcolmX’s ideas about race?

CH A P T E R 1 : T H E C I T I E S A R E B u R N I NG

1 5