The "new" South of 1877 Was Very Much like the "old" South That Existed Before the Civil War

Some observers have argued that the "new" South of 1877 was very much like the "old" South that existed before the Civil War. Do you agree or disagree? In a 1200-1500 word essay, explore the nature of change and/or continuity in the South by the end of Reconstruction. What (if any) ways had the South changed? What (if any) ways had it stayed the same?

Content: While you are taking a point of view (establishing a thesis) in this paper, you must support your point of view/thesis with specific historical evidence taken from the readings and lectures for this course. Your own experiences as a 21st century American are not relevant to this analysis, because you live in an entirely different historical context. It is neither necessary nor advisable to look beyond the sources of information provided in this class to write this paper. A MINIMUM of 4 separate, specific examples are required to fulfill the assignment. These examples must represent the full range of sources of information for this course. So, at least one example must draw on lecture materials; at least one example must drawn from the textbook, and at least one example must draw on from the course reader.

Organization: State your point of view (thesis) clearly in the first paragraph of your essay. Support your point of view with specific examples from material covered in this course. Provide a conclusion that sums up your argument.