AAS.SS.8.D

Evaluate the economic impact of the American labor movement and unionism on African Americans from the late nineteenth century to today.

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

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Vocabulary
economic impactAmerican labor movementunionismAfrican Americanslate nineteenth centurytoday
Skills
  • evaluate (the economic impact of the American labor movement on African Americans) #dok3
  • evaluate (the economic impact of unionism on African Americans) #dok3
  • analyze (changes over time, from the late nineteenth century to today) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can describe the American labor movement and unionism from the late nineteenth century to today. #dok1
  • I can explain key events and developments in labor movements that involved African Americans. #dok2
  • I can analyze how unionism influenced economic opportunities for African Americans. #dok2
  • I can evaluate the economic impact of the American labor movement on African Americans from the late 1800s to today. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the effectiveness of unionism in improving the economic well-being of African Americans over time. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The American labor movement and unionism significantly influenced the economic status and opportunities of African Americans from the late 19th century to the present.
  • Evaluating the economic impact of organized labor helps us understand both the progress made and challenges faced by African Americans in the workforce.
Essential Questions
  • How has the American labor movement affected the economic opportunities available to African Americans throughout history?
  • In what ways has unionism helped and/or hindered African Americans' economic progress?
  • How have the economic impacts of the labor movement and unionism on African Americans changed from the late nineteenth century to today?
  • What challenges did African Americans face in participating in labor unions, and how did these challenges impact their economic well-being?
  • How can analyzing the history of labor movements inform our understanding of current economic issues facing African Americans?