AAS.SS.15.B

Analyze the expansion of educational opportunities for African Americans, including the Freedman's Bureau, Rosenwald Schools, the Second Morrill Act (1890), the establishment of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the role of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine 9).

Ethnic Studies: African American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
expansion of educational opportunitiesAfrican AmericansFreedman's BureauRosenwald SchoolsSecond Morrill Act (1890)Historically Black Colleges and UniversitiesNational Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine 9)
Skills
  • analyze (the expansion of educational opportunities for African Americans) #dok3
  • identify (key institutions and legislative acts supporting African American education) #dok1
  • explain (the role of organizations and institutions in expanding educational opportunities) #dok2
  • summarize (the significance of specific organizations, laws, and schools) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify institutions and legislative acts that supported African American educational opportunities. #dok1
  • I can summarize the importance of the Freedman's Bureau, Rosenwald Schools, Second Morrill Act (1890), Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the National Pan-Hellenic Council (Divine 9). #dok2
  • I can explain how these organizations and laws contributed to the expansion of education for African Americans. #dok2
  • I can analyze the impact of policies and organizations on African American educational advancement. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Systematic efforts and landmark initiatives have played a crucial role in expanding educational access and opportunities for African Americans.
  • Key organizations, legislation, and community actions have transformed educational outcomes, laying foundations for leadership and progress in African American communities.
Essential Questions
  • How did specific organizations, laws, and schools contribute to the expansion of educational opportunities for African Americans?
  • Why were the Freedman's Bureau, Rosenwald Schools, and the Second Morrill Act (1890) significant in the history of African American education?
  • In what ways did Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the National Pan-Hellenic Council support the advancement of African Americans?
  • What impact did the expansion of education have on African American communities and society at large?