Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945
This section examines the search for equality by those groups in America who experienced forms of discrimination and the extent to which they challenged established authority and attitudes. There is overlap with this topic and Paper 1: Rights and Protest - ATL: Civil rights in the United States (1954–1965)
Specifically this unit covers:
the fight for civil rights by indigenous peoples
the fight for civil rights by African Americans
the role of federal government, Martin Luther King, the Black Panthers, Malcolm X and Black Power in the civil rights movement
the Hispanic American Movement in the US
the emergence, impact and significance of feminist movements
the youth protests of the 1960s and 1970s; the development of a counter-culture
Pt. 1 - Indigenous Peoples of the Americas: ~2-3 Class Days
Guiding Questions What was the impact of the Second World War and the Cold War on Native Americans? What was the influence of the Civil Rights movement on Native Americans? What was the impact of direct action? To what extent did the Federal Government help improve conditions for Native Americans during this period?
Day 1 - 4/17 + 4/18
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Indigenous peoples and civil rights in...Canada. Objectives: SWBAT - Essential Question / Key questions: 1. How and to what extent did First Peoples achieve equality in Canada after 1945? 2. Why and to what extent did the position of First Nations people improve 1945–70? Lesson Sequence:
- Internal Assessment: Part 1, Breakdown + Research --> IA Rubric --> Part 1 Guide
Day 2 - 4/27 + 4/28
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Indigenous peoples and civil rights in...Canada & The US Objectives: SWBAT - Describe the conditions and motivations that spurred indiginous people to demand civil rights? Essential Question / Key questions: 1. How and to what extent did First Peoples achieve equality in Canada after 1945? 2. Why and to what extent did the position of First Nations people improve 1945–70? Lesson Sequence:
Q: What were the conditions that spurred indigenous people to demand civil rights?
Notes - Indigenous Peoples, Pt. II (Guided Notes) (Recording Lecture): Termination Policy --> Political Activism, Alcatraz Occupation, American Indian Movement (AIM), AIM @ Mt. Rushmore, Trail of Broken Treaties, Wounded Knee
Tuesday, March 15th (b) // Wednesday, March 16th (a) -- Work on News Broadcast Project
Thursday, March 17th (b) // Friday, March 18th (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Indigenous peoples and civil rights in...Latin America Objectives: SWBAT - Describe the conditions and motivations that spurred indigenous people to demand civil rights? Essential Question / Key questions: 1. TBD 2. TBD Lesson Sequence:
Presentation - Research and Report Project -- Indigenous Peoples Political Activism
Guiding questions: What were the key milestones in ending segregation in the south, 1955 - 1980? What was the role of Dr Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement? What was the role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement? What was the role of The Black Panthers in the civil rights movement? What were the achievements of the Black Power Movement? What was the role of federal government in the civil rights movement?
Monday, March 20th (b) // Tuesday, March 21 (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions: 1. What were the key milestones in ending segregation in the south, 1955 - 1980? Lesson Sequence: *Remember - Infographic Due*
Wednesday, March 23rd (b) // Thursday, March 24th (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Origins and Early Events of the the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans. Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions:
What forms of discrimination did African Americans face in the 1950s and what was the impact of such discrimination?
How did the legal system bring about change?
What was the impact of non-violent protest?
What was the impact of legislative change?
How significant were key individuals in the civil rights movement?
What was the role of civil rights' organizations in bringing about change?
Lesson Sequence: (Write above Q's on board for students to connect w/ during class...answer via note cards @ end) *Remember - Infographic Due*
Tuesday, April 5th (b) // Wednesday, April 6th (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Origins and Early Events of the the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans, Part II Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions:
What were the key milestones in ending segregation in the south, 1955 - 1980? What was the role of Dr Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement?
Lesson Sequence: (Write above Q's on board for students to connect w/ during class...answer via note cards @ end)
Activator - 'Martin didn't make the movement, the movement made Martin' - Civil rights activist Ella Baker: In pairs discuss what Ella Baker means by this statement. What evidence can you find to both support and refute her comment with regard to King's contribution versus the role of the 'grass roots movement' to the civil rights achievements?
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Origins and Early Events of the the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans, Part III Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions:
What were the key milestones in ending segregation in the south, 1955 - 1980? What was the role of Dr Martin Luther King in the civil rights movement?
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Origins and Early Events of the the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans, Part IV Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions:
What was the effect of Black Nationalism & Black Power on civil rights and economic power?
In what ways and with what effects did Black Power develop and evolve?
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Origins and Early Events of the the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans, Part IV 2.0 Objectives: Essential Question / Key questions:
What was the effect of Black Nationalism & Black Power on civil rights and economic power?
In what ways and with what effects did Black Power develop and evolve?
Tuesday, April 19th (b) // Wednesday, April 20th (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: The Federal Government and the Civil Rights Movement for African Americans Objectives: TSWBAT: Analyze the role of the (US) Federal Government in the CRM and make a evidence-based claim in support of a single President's contributions towards civil rights. Essential Question: What was the role of federal government in the civil rights movement? Key questions: - How did US Presidents after 1945 contribute towards civil rights legislation or improved race relations? - What US President deserves the most credit for improved race relations? Lesson Sequence:
Review / Starter Activities - #1: Black Power Salute @ 1968 Olympic Games, #2: Quote by historian, Dr. Mary Dudziak
Closer to Consider: What US President deserves the most credit for improved race relations?
Pivot to Review: Cold War Hot Sheets (Canada, US, LA, Make sure Folders are set up for groups, mix groups)
Pt. 3 - Feminism, Hispanic, Youth Culture: ~4-5 Class Days
- What factors led to women getting the vote in the USA? - Why did a second wave of feminism begin in the 1960s? - What was the role of NOW in achieving equality for women? - Why did the women's movement split? - Why was there opposition to the women's movement?
Thursday, April 21st (b) // Friday, April 22nd (a)
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Feminists Movements in the Americas, Pt. 1 Objectives: TSWBAT: Identify and describe the factors that led to women getting the vote in the USA, Canada, and Latin America. Essential Question / Key questions: What factors led to women getting the vote in the USA? Lesson Sequence:
Unit: Topic 17: Civil rights and social movements in the Americas post-1945 Lesson: Feminists Movements in the Americas, Pt. 1 & 2 Objectives: TSWBAT: Identify and describe the factors that led to women getting the vote in the USA, Canada, and Latin America. Essential Question / Key questions: What factors led to women getting the vote in the USA? Lesson Sequence: