AAS.SS.5.C

Describe the continued struggle for civil rights in America during this time in history such as the notable works of the NAACP, National Urban League, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), and local leaders.

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

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Vocabulary
struggle for civil rightsAmericatime in historynotable worksNAACPNational Urban LeagueJackie RobinsonRosa ParksMartin Luther King Jr.Daisy BatesLittle Rock NineStudent Non-Violent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)local leaders
Skills
  • describe (the continued struggle for civil rights in America during this time in history) #dok2
  • analyze (the notable works of key individuals and organizations in the civil rights struggle) #dok3
  • explain (the roles and contributions of the NAACP, National Urban League, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, SNCC, and local leaders) #dok2
  • connect (the efforts of individuals and organizations to the overall progress of civil rights) #dok3
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the continued struggle for civil rights in America during the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement. #dok2
  • I can explain the roles of the NAACP, National Urban League, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine, SNCC, and local leaders in the civil rights movement. #dok2
  • I can identify key individuals and organizations in the civil rights struggle. #dok1
  • I can analyze the notable works and impact of significant people and groups who advanced civil rights. #dok3
  • I can connect the efforts of various individuals and organizations to the larger goals of the civil rights movement. #dok3
  • I can summarize how local and national leaders shaped the struggle for civil rights. #dok2
Big Ideas
  • The struggle for civil rights during the mid-20th century was shaped by the collective actions and leadership of both individuals and organizations at the local and national levels.
  • The notable contributions of civil rights leaders and organizations played a critical role in challenging and transforming American society during the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights Movement.
Essential Questions
  • What factors contributed to the continued struggle for civil rights in America during this era?
  • How did the actions of significant individuals and organizations influence the civil rights movement?
  • In what ways did local leaders and national organizations work together or differently to address civil rights issues?
  • Why were the works of groups like the NAACP, National Urban League, SNCC, and individual leaders pivotal in achieving progress toward civil rights?
  • How did the social and political context of the time shape the approaches taken by civil rights activists?