Why is the Civil Rights Movement Taking So Long?

Remembering Gayle Jenkins

Overview

Students analyze oral histories to explore potential social, economic, and geographic barriers to achieving or promoting civil rights. After, students craft a response to the lesson’s question in writing or video format.

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Grade

High School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

200-300 minutes

Topics

C3 Inquiry, barriers, civil rights, economics, equal rights, geography, oral histories, social

Author

TPS Eastern Region

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