Thesis Help: History of race in the South.

Describe the history of race in the South. Also, describe how race and politics were interwinded in the south between 1860 and 1968.

An essay from my Cultural Studies class.
Any help with coming up with a thesis, any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Greetings!

That's a broad topic, but an interesting one! I tried my hand at a theses. See if you think it would work for you:

The history of the South cannot be discussed without reference to race relations. From an agricultural economy dependant on slave labor for its success, to an industrialized economy rife with racial tension, the South has been defined by, and transformed by, its views on racial issues.

I hope this helps!

Thanks,

Sarah, EssayForum.com