Civil Rights Movement Events and People
11Social Studies39 min
Learning Objective
I can analyze the key events and figures of the Civil Rights Movement.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The 1950s have been called a period of consensus, partly due to the Cold War and increasing affluence.
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In 1954, the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.
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Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lasted for 381 days.
Practice
4 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three key figures or events discussed in the video that were part of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s.”
Teacher Guide
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