Write an essay of 800 to 1000 words focusing on one major benchmark document, court ruling, act of congress, or executive order that has played a significant role in the fight for civil rights in the United States.  Tell the reader why the item you are focusing on is significant to the political history of the United States.  Please follow these steps as you write your paper: Title and introduction:  The title must be descriptive and the introduction must justify why the topic you have chosen is important—10% Background: You need to give some background and situate the document, ruling, legislative act, or executive order in its historical setting—15% Arguments: Your arguments are well organized, scholarly, and are convincing–40%