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12 Angry Men Research

Directions:
● Find a short article about bias/civil rights in the 1950’s. Your article should give you some clue
as to why Rose chose to write this play at this time. Read the article and briefly summarize it
below. Use the most interesting facts as the hook for your essay!

● Find a short article about bias/civil rights today. Your article should give you a clue as to why
12 Angry Men is still a relevant text today. Use the most interesting facts as a closing to your
essay!

Article # 1-Bias/Civil Rights in the 1950s

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Article # 2-Bias/Civil Rights TODAY

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