AAS.SS.4.D

Explain the circumstances surrounding increased violence and extremism such as the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), the Colfax Massacre, lynchings, race riots, and the Camp Logan Mutiny (The Houston Riot of 1917).

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

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Vocabulary
circumstancesviolenceextremismKu Klux KlanKKKColfax Massacrelynchingsrace riotsCamp Logan MutinyHouston Riot of 1917
Skills
  • explain (circumstances surrounding historical events) #dok2
  • summarize (incidents and events of violence and extremism) #dok2
  • analyze (causes and consequences of violence and extremism) #dok3
  • connect (events to broader historical and social contexts) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can define key terms such as violence, extremism, lynching, and riot. #dok1
  • I can identify examples of violence and extremism against African Americans between the Civil War and World War I, such as the KKK, Colfax Massacre, and race riots. #dok1
  • I can describe the circumstances surrounding incidents of violence and extremism. #dok2
  • I can explain the factors that led to increased violence and extremism during this era. #dok2
  • I can analyze the causes and consequences of events such as the Camp Logan Mutiny and lynchings. #dok3
  • I can connect these events to broader historical and social trends in American history. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Widespread violence and extremism after the Civil War shaped the experiences of African Americans and reflected the struggle for political and social change.
  • Understanding the causes and impacts of violent events like lynchings and riots illustrates the persistent obstacles to African American equality and the community’s resilience.
Essential Questions
  • What types of violence and extremism did African Americans face after the Civil War?
  • What were the causes and consequences of incidents such as the Colfax Massacre and Houston Riot of 1917?
  • How did groups like the Ku Klux Klan influence African American communities and American society?
  • How did violence and extremism shape the social, political, and economic realities for African Americans during this period?
  • In what ways did African Americans respond to and survive these challenges?