From Salem to the Ku Klux Klan: The Long History of White Supremacy in America

This essay compares and contrasts the KKK and the Salem witch trials to conclude that intolerance, beliefs in WASP supremacy, and fear can twist the positive aspects of Christianity enough to inspire violence and terror.

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"This is a solid rough draft with room to grow. A first task will be making sure the balance of the discussion is purposeful and reflects the project: the KKK discussion seems to take precedence, with more detail and real estate given over to it than to the Salem discussion. Look over your prompt and determine if this best suits the assignment; if both should be given equal space (as the introduction seems to imply), you may need to revise within paragraphs or consider other body organizations that balance the two topics out.

The writing itself shows overall good control of flow, pacing, and mechanics, though there are enough errors to impact ethos. Use a thorough proofread to catch those for a more polished effect. At the level of argument, you draw a distinction between hatred and fear that doesn't quite bear out -- you should either explore more persuasively or reframe the point. As a final note, and unfortunately, the conclusion should be updated to reflect more recent events and currents like the Charlottesville rally in 2017."

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("From Salem to the Ku Klux Klan: The Long History of White Supremacy in America.")

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