Civil Rights Intro

Modern Era - Civil Rights

Lesson Objectives

We will identify characteristics of the treatment of African Americans and Hispanics in Texas during the Civil Rights Movement. 

I will write information on a graphic organizer about key events that happened during the Civil Rights Movement

Essential ? - What is the Civil Rights movement and what key events occurred during the time?

Vocabulary

Civil Rights - Political and social freedom and equality

Segregation - Separating people based on race, gender, and/or persona characteristics

Activist - A supporter of action regarding an issue

Open Ended

How did African-Americans protect their right to participate in the political system?

Open Ended

Provide three characteristics you feel make someone a good leader.

Open Ended

Explain the events that led to the desegregation of Texas public schools.

​This will go in your notebook as an exit ticket for the lesson.