Dear editors & reviewers, 

First of all, we would like to express our gratitude to all individuals who reviewed our material. We value all of the feedback that you have provided us during our research process. It has allowed us to expand our understanding, and refine our argument in regards to the importance of the both the national and international components of the Civil Rights movement. We have reviewed comments and used them to improve the structure of our argument as well as filled in links between the both international and national perspectives. 

One of the major questions raised was in what specific ways neglecting to teach the international aspect of the Civil Rights Movement might be harmful to America, and more specifically to African Americans. This was a valid concern. In order to address this issue, we revisited instances where the Civil Rights and the fight for equality were directly impacted by global events. In doing so, we can grasp a more complete understanding of the history of the Civil Rights Movement and why it is important to look outside of America. Thus, defining a national history that is not grounded solely within American borders. One reviewer suggested that we should mention how the current American history, one that lacks the international perspective, could add to the idea of American superiority and exceptionalism. However, we have chosen to move away from that argument, as we felt that it distracted from the focus of our research and was not tied to our argument. Instead, we have chosen to simply suggest that the current understanding of history should be reworked.

Another concern was in regards to the role of minority groups in the recounting of history and their role in the Civil Rights Movement. This is an important thing to consider in terms of bias in history. So we ask readers to carefully consider where each source comes from, and where any previous knowledge of the Civil Rights movement might come from, and think about how this has impacted both the way that history is written and their own perception of events. One thing to consider, especially in regards to the Civil rights movement, is the bias of the source. What the author believes should be taken for granted, or what the author analyzes should never be taken for granted. That way, the most holistic, and fair understanding of the Civil Rights movement can come forth.

Taking into consideration the issues raised by the editors, we have addressed the issues to solidify our argument and to focus on the discussion about the history of the Civil Rights movement as both international and national. The implications of neglecting either perspective could have been disastrous for our argument. We are lucky to have you critiquing us. Again, we thank everyone that has taken the time to review our material and helped us grow as students and writers.

Sincerely,

Group 2