Freedom Riders

Watch the video on PBS about Freedom Riders PBS Freedom Rider
Read the articles on history.com History.com Freedom Riders

Write an extended response on the topic of Freedom Riders. In your essay be sure to answer the following questions using direct quotes from the text:

Who were the Freedom Riders?

What was their purpose?

Did they encounter resistance?

Were they successful in achieving their purpose?

Use the extended response checklist to peer assess your essay. Total score 4/4