UP:SS10.US2.14
Vocabulary
- desegregation
- poll taxes
- civil rights
- economic impact
Knowledge
Students know:
- Major events of the African-American Civil Rights Movement from the end of WWII through 1970.
- The federal government's involvement in the modern Civil Rights Movement.
- The contributions of individuals to the cause of civil rights for African-Americans.
- Involvement and contributions of groups in the cause of civil rights for Africa Amiercans.
- Differences among philosophies of the various organizations who were working for civil rights.
- The lasting impact of the modern Civil Rights Movement.
Skills
Students are able to:
- Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media.
- Evaluate an author's premises, claims, and evidence by corroborating or challenging them with other information related to historical events.
- Read and comprehend historical texts independently and proficiently on various topics related to hitorical events.
Understanding
Students understand that:
- There were differing approaches to achieving equal rights for African Americans in the United States, the government's involvement in the movement, and impact of these efforts to achieve civil rights.
