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Overview of the Civil Rights Movement

Author

Daydream T.

Subject

History

Prompt used to create this resource

create a history lesson on the Civil Rights Movement with primary-source excerpts, discussion questions, and a short assessment.

Description

This learning resource provides an overview of the Civil Rights Movement, focusing on key moments from 1954 to 1968, including landmark events such as Brown v. Board of Education, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the Civil Rights Acts of 1964-1965. It highlights powerful voices from the movement, notably Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., along with their impact on American society. The document facilitates an understanding of the significance of early protests, grassroots activism, and the socio-political context of the time. It also includes primary sources, visual analyses, and discussions on the emotional weight of speeches and actions during this critical period in American history.

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