Night Riders: Historical Context

Kristin·

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Create an engaging and accessible worksheet introducing the Night Riders and the Black Patch War as historical context for "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry." Design age-appropriate content for sixth grade students that helps them understand how these historical events connect to themes of racial injustice and economic struggle in the novel. Include visual supports such as simplified timelines and labeled maps to aid comprehension, along with differentiated reading levels for key information. Incorp...

This learning resource explores the Black Patch War and the role of the Night Riders in early 20th-century Kentucky and Tennessee. It examines the historical context in which farmers, seeking better economic conditions against a dominating monopoly (the American Tobacco Company), formed a collective and resorted to violence and intimidation through the Night Riders. The worksheet includes objectives geared towards understanding these events and drawing connections to themes in the novel 'Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry.' Activities encourage critical thinking through guiding questions, timelines, and comparative analysis between historical actions and literary themes, enhancing comprehension of economic oppression and resistance in both contexts.