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American Civil Rights

American Civil Rights

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Social Studies

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9th - 12th Grade

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Hard

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Leif Deen

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28 Slides • 32 Questions

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Open Ended

How do you think dismantling barriers to voting, education, employment, and housing can impact society as a whole?

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Multiple Choice

Why was the Civil Rights Movement significant in American history?

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It promoted technological advancements.

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It fought for equal rights and opportunities for all.

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It focused on economic growth only.

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It aimed to expand the country’s territory.

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Open Ended

Explain how Jim Crow laws affected the daily lives of African Americans in the South.

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Open Ended

What role did the NAACP play in advancing civil rights through the courts?

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Fill in the Blank

Brown v. Board of Education overturned the doctrine of 'separate but ___.'

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Multiple Choice

Which event marked the beginning of widespread activism in the Civil Rights Movement, according to the timeline presented?

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The Great Migration

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The Jim Crow Era

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The Montgomery Bus Boycott

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The Freedom Rides

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were tactics used by the Civil Rights Movement to challenge segregation?

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Boycotts

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Sit-Ins

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Freedom Rides

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Legal Battles

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Fill in the Blank

The Freedom Riders rode interstate buses into the South to challenge ___ laws.

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Multiple Choice

What was the main purpose of the March on Washington in 1963?

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To protest the Vietnam War

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To demand equal rights and opportunities for African Americans

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To celebrate Independence Day

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To support presidential elections

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were obstacles faced by African Americans before the Voting Rights Act of 1965?

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Literacy tests

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Poll taxes

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Intimidation

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Free breakfast programs

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Open Ended

How did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 work together to advance civil rights for African Americans?

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Fill in the Blank

The Black Panther Party advocated for the right to arm themselves for ___ against police brutality.

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Open Ended

What were some of the immediate effects of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination on the Civil Rights Movement and the nation?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are key aspects of Black Nationalism as described in the image?

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Self-Determination

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Cultural Pride

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Political Empowerment

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Economic Discrimination

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Multiple Choice

How did the Civil Rights Movement influence the Women's Rights Movement?

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By promoting only women's suffrage

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By focusing solely on racial equality

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By highlighting shared struggles against discrimination

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By ignoring feminist thinkers

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Open Ended

In what ways did the media contribute to the success of the Civil Rights Movement?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were legacies of the Civil Rights Movement?

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Equality and Justice

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Social Progress

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Inspiration for Others

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Economic Inequality

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Fill in the Blank

The Civil Rights Movement brought significant progress, but the fight for racial equality is far from over due to ongoing issues such as police brutality, discrimination, and ___.

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Open Ended

How did the Civil Rights Movement impact global struggles for equality?

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Multiple Select

Which of the following were direct impacts of the Civil Rights Movement on education in the United States?

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Desegregation of public schools

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Student activism in sit-ins and boycotts

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Equal educational opportunities for all children

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Increased economic inequality

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Multiple Choice

Which area did the Civil Rights Movement recognize as interconnected with racial justice, advocating for fair labor practices and equal opportunities?

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Economic justice

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Healthcare

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Criminal justice

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Environmental justice

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Open Ended

How did the Civil Rights Movement contribute to advancements in healthcare policy and practice?

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Multiple Select

Select all issues addressed by the Civil Rights Movement in relation to criminal justice.

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Racial profiling

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Police brutality

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Mass incarceration

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Healthcare disparities

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Fill in the Blank

The Civil Rights Movement shed light on the systematic targeting of minority communities for polluting industries and hazardous waste sites, a concept known as ___.

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Open Ended

In what ways did the Civil Rights Movement inspire activism for LGBTQ+ rights?

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Fill in the Blank

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of ___ was a significant milestone in securing civil rights for people with disabilities.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a role played by Black churches during the Civil Rights Movement?

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Providing sanctuary and moral guidance

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Organizing resistance activities

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Serving as centers for peaceful protest

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Leading youth marches

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Match

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Match the following person with the event they spearheaded...

Rosa Parks

Little Rock Nine

Freedom Riders

Herman Sweatt

Jackie Robinson

Montgomery Bus Boycott

Integration in Little Rock H.S.

civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the segregated southern United States

Black law student who challenged UT LAW

first African-American baseball player to cross the "color line" and join MLB

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Match the following

United Farm Workers Union

Montgomery Bus Boycott

The Feminine Mystique

1st Female Supreme Court Justice

Dolores Huerta

Rosa Parks

Betty Friedan

Sandra Day O'Connor

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Open Ended

How did religious activism and youth engagement contribute to the success of the Civil Rights Movement?

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Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about the Civil Rights Movement, how do you think the struggle for equality and justice continues to impact society today?

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Multiple Choice

What was one of the main goals of the Civil Rights Movement in the United States?

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To dismantle barriers to voting, education, employment, and housing

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To promote segregation and inequality

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To maintain the status quo

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To restrict opportunities for minorities

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