Document Analysis Worksheet - University of Alabama



Document Analysis Worksheet

for the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door

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This photo is courtesy of the Tuscaloosa News

Prereading Questions:

Before reading and/or listening to JFK’s speech on June 11, 1963 that deals with The University of Alabama’s admission of its first African American students, that day, answer the following:

1. Based on your historical knowledge, what views will be represented by JFK in his speech?

2. Based on your historical knowledge, what views will be represented by Wallace in his speech?

Postreading/Listening

3. Describe/Explain what you believe are the most important statements made by JFK in his speech?

4. Describe/Explain what you believe are the most important statements made by Wallace in his speech?

5. a. What were the views of each man regarding the ability to govern in this case? b. Examine the U.S. Constitution to determine whose views about governance were correct? According to your interpretation of the Constitution, should the federal government be able to intervene in such instances? Cite your support for your response from the Constitution.

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Developed by the Alabama: Focus on Civil Rights Educators.

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