During the Great Depression, murals proliferated throughout the United States. Public murals, whether in public or private spaces, conveyed specific ideological messages during this period of crisis, revealing competing visions of America. Conduct research to identify a mural created during the Depression era that caused controversy. Discuss the meanings of the mural and identify the controversies surrounding it. How does this reflect wider sociocultural conflict and/or differences in American identity? 500 words with images cite work MLA consider the facts from your textbook and lectures look at good sources – try using the Webliography and Museum and education websites create a type of story board – an overall point or idea you want to express about facts make an outline that includes an introduction of your idea, the facts and points that belong to your idea, and a conclusion writing a good essay is much like telling a good story – be sure to give it a good ending