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Content Theme:The Civil Rights Movement 8th GradeDeveloped by:Greg ThorsonContextual Paragraph for Resource Set: The resource set below includes resources which examine the time period of American History following reconstruction and through the Civil Rights Movement (1950s and 1960s). Jim Crow laws were in effect in many U.S. states and African Americans continued to be treated as inferior citizens. As American society evolved groups such as African Americans, women, Mexican Americans, Native Americans, homosexuals, and other minority groups saw an opportunity to improve their condition in the land of freedom and promise. The following resources include pictures, cartoons, maps, quotes, speeches, and personal accounts. Students can analyze these resources to gain an understanding of what America was and how it has changed as a result of the movement. At the conclusion of this unit students should be able to identify elements of American society which prevented minorities from achieving the American dream of freedom and opportunity. Students should also be able to identify how aspects of life in America changed as a result of the Civil Rights Movement and examine what improvements might still be made. Annotated Resource Set (ARS)Resource SetTIMELINEThe Rise and Fall of Jim Crow This interactive timeline allows students to click on major events leading up to the African American Civil Rights Movement.JIM CROW ERA INTERACTIVE MAPSU.S. map which shows Jim Crow laws and statistics on lynching by state. It also shows how the population of African Americans in each state transformed over the years. (GEOGRAPHY)JIM CROW PERSONAL NARRATIVESFirst hand audio accounts of people who grew up experiencing life in the time of Jim Crow laws. JUMP JIM CROWSong which depicts African Americans as being uneducated and lustful in relations to women. The song and dance was performed by a white man who painted his face black. The Jim Crow laws were named after this popular act.STRANGE FRUITMade popular by Billie Holliday in the 1940s this song about lynching of African Americans in the south influenced many during the Civil Rights Movement. The link includes a live performance. Students should note both the lyrics and emotions portrayed in the song.Executive Order 9981 This is a copy of President Harry Truman’s Executive Order to integrate U.S. Armed Forces and civil service employment.213360635“One Hundred Percent Wrong Club”Branch Rickey describes the problems he felt he faced in the 1940s, when he decided to integrate major league baseball. He also discusses events that influenced his decision and factors that he thinks will reduce racial prejudice.Hate MailJackie Robinson’s integration into Major League baseball was cheered by some and despised by others. This anonymous note was just one of many Jackie received during his first season in 1947.“ Only a Pawn in Their Game” - Bob Dylan (1963)Bob Dylan’s song about the assassination of Civil Rights activist Medgar Evers gives an interesting perspective of just who is to blame for the hate and prejudice existing in southern society. This should make the kids think. Compare this to Islamic Fundamentalism and how people in poverty today are easily influenced by the powers that be.“I Have A Dream Speech” -MLK, Jr. (1965)This includes the full video and transcript of King’s speech at the March on Washington. I break it up into specific parts and especially focus on the first seven minutes which talks about the a blank check and the bank of justice. The students should recognize both King’s references to Abraham Lincoln and the founding fathers.Montgomery Bus Boycott Flyer (1956)This is the text of a flyer passed out by the Montgomery Improvement Association to members of the African American community following the settlement of the boycott. Signed by Martin Luther King, Jr., the flyer outlined how African Americans in Montgomery should act now that segregated buses were ruled unconstitutional. Civil Rights Era MugshotsThis website allows students to examine the mugshots of those arrested during the civil rights movement. Students will notice both white and black students were arrested. They should pay special attention to what the people looked like. White collar? Blue collar? The photo of Martin Luther King, Jr. has some writing in ink indicating his death. Rosa Parks is also pictured in one of the mugshots. SetFourteenth AmendmentThis amendment is the basis for the struggle of the Civil Rights Movement. Students should analyze it and understand what they think it means. Emmett Till ConfessionsAfter defendants Milam and Bryant were acquitted of charges of murdering Emmett Till in Mississippi they sold their story to Look Magazine just months after the trial. This shows how the southern society operated in the 1950s.Look Magazine Letters to the EditorThese letters to the editor are in response to the Milan and Bryant confessions. They are incredible!!! It shows the divide of American people over race issues. The Emmett Till murder was one of the most important events which sparked Americans to stand up and do something about the condition of African Americans in America.Eleanor Roosevelt Letter on LynchingThis letter was confidential and sent to the Executive Director of the NAACP. She was talking about her desire to get an anti-lynching law passed which her husband had not supported in the past because he felt Congressmen may object to his New Deal if he also pushed for this. It shows Eleanor’s passion against lynching and her willingness to foster change.Separate and Unequal SchoolsThis collection of photographs shows both examples of black and white schools in the south during the 1940s. The link also includes a lesson plan.Women’s Liberation ProtestThe picture shows a woman throwing her bra into a freedom trash can. This was a symbol of shedding societies stereotypical view of women.2222503365569850160020121920 and Unequal Schools Olympics “Black Power”As a show of support for Civil Rights Tommie Smith and John Carlos show their pride of being African Americans while Australian Peter Norman wore a Civil Rights badge. Smith and Carlos were banned from the team and kicked out of the Olympic Village.Black Panther Party 10 Point PlatformThis is the Declaration of the Black Panther Party which outlines their aims and beliefs. Many people see the Black Panther Party as a violent and aggressive groups but reading their declaration sheds some light on what this organization stood for.Women’s Rights Movement in U.S. TimelineThis timeline gives an overview of the entire women’s rights movement starting in the 1800s and going through present day.Mexican American Segregation This sign indicates that Mexican Americans were discriminated against in some parts of the United States in similar ways to blacks. Pro-Life RallyFollowing the Roe v. Wade decision in 1973, protestors demonstrate against the decision. This would be a great way to introduce the Roe v. Wade case and have a class discussion/debate on the women’s right to have an abortion.Freedom Summer FBI PosterThis poster signed by J. Edgar Hoover gives information and requests information on any of the three missing Civil Rights Workers in Mississippi. : These sources do not serve as a complete unit of the Civil Rights Movement. They are only meant to examine some of the events and ideas and provide a deeper understanding in those areas. There are many other ideas/elements which are not found in the above resources.Grade LevelCurriculum ConnectionsCurriculum StandardsLearning ObjectivesSuggested Learning StrategiesSuggested Assessment StrategiesLinks to Other ResourcesContent ObjectivesThinking Objectives88th Grade Civil Rights Unit* This unit can be done following the Cold War and prior to moving onto Modern America.Strand 4 Civics/GovernmentConcept 4: Rights, Responsibilities, and Roles of CitizenshipPO5: Describe the impact that the following had on rights for individuals and groups:Jim Crow Laws – literacy test, poll taxes, Grandfather Clause Civil Rights Movement (i.e., Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks)desegregation - military, schools, transportation, sportsStrand 1 American HistoryConcept 9: Postwar United States PO 6. Describe the importance of the following civil rights issues and events:Jim Crow Lawsnonviolent protests desegregation Civil Rights Act of 1964Voting Rights Act of 1965Jim Crow Laws, Segregation, Freedom Summer, Murder of Emmett Till, lynching, Black Panther Party, fourteenth amendment, Martin Luther King, Jr., Voting Rights Act, March on Washington, Women’s Rights, Integration of BaseballStudents will examine American society following Civil War/Reconstruction which was dominated by Jim Crow Laws.Students will explore the different movements for civil rights which took effect from the 1950s through present day. The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow – Have students identify and rank the importance of the events throughout the timeline.JIM CROW ERA INTERACTIVE MAPS Students should examine the maps and make 2-3 summary statements about each collection.JIM CROW PERSONAL NARRATIVESStudents listen to 3-5 personal narratives and conclude how the stories were both similar and different.JUMP JIM CROWStudents should make observations on how the song and dance character portrays African Americans.Strange FruitStudents should listen to this song and examine the lyrics to find out what Billie Holliday is singing about and discuss how this song might influence the listeners mood/behavior.Executive Order 9981Students should analyze Truman’s order to integrate the military and summarize the reasons behind this decision.“I Have A Dream Speech” -MLK, Jr. (1965)Give the students a blank check to fill out as they follow along with the first 5 minutes of the speech. Discuss how King uses other primary source documents from history in his speech.Look Magazine Letters to the EditorStudents can create a graph or chart which summarizes the opinions of the editorials sent into Look Magazine after the confessions of Milam and Bryant.Montgomery Bus Boycott Flyer (1956)Have students write a behavior manual for African Americans returning to the now desegregated buses in Alabama. Compare and contrast the student prepared manual to this 1956 flyer. Annotations ................
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