As I Lay Dying | Compare and Contrast

  • 1920s: The Democratic party dominates Southern politics. Women are granted voting rights in 1920, but African Americans are disenfranchised and discouraged from participating in the democratic process.

    Today: Since the 1960s, the Republican party has gained power and influence in the South. African American citizens are more politically active, usually providing support for the Democratic party.

  • 1920s: Cotton is the dominant crop in Mississippi....

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