Briefly, summarize the incident at the center of the reading(s). What riot or rebellion is the article or articles talking about? When was this? Where was it? How long did it last? Who took part? We know that riots do not occur for no reason. If the first paragraph answers the who/what/where/when questions, this paragraph analyzes the why. Explain why the riot took place. What are the causes of the riot? What are the rioters fighting for? Can you name the specific right or rights that are being violated? Do you think the riot is justified? How do the reading(s) contribute to our understanding of the place of rioting/rebellions/mobs in American history?