WHS.SS.21.E

Identify examples of individuals who led resistance to political oppression such as Nelson Mandela, Mohandas Gandhi, Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, and Chinese student protestors in Tiananmen Square.

World History Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
examplesindividualsresistancepolitical oppressionNelson MandelaMohandas GandhiLas Madres de la Plaza de MayoChinese student protestorsTiananmen Square
Skills
  • identify (examples of individuals who led resistance to political oppression) #dok1
  • describe (actions of individuals in resisting political oppression) #dok2
  • analyze (the impact of resistance movements on societies and governments) #dok3
  • compare (different individuals or movements of resistance) #dok2
  • explain (reasons behind resistance to political oppression) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify individuals who led resistance to political oppression. #dok1
  • I can list examples of resistance movements and their leaders. #dok1
  • I can describe the actions taken by Nelson Mandela, Mohandas Gandhi, Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, and Chinese student protestors. #dok2
  • I can compare the methods used by these individuals and groups to resist political oppression. #dok2
  • I can explain the motivations for resisting political oppression in different historical contexts. #dok2
  • I can analyze the effects of resistance movements on societies and governments. #dok3
  • I can evaluate the significance of individual contributions to the broader struggle against political oppression. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • Individuals and groups have played pivotal roles in resisting political oppression and shaping social and political change.
  • Resistance to political oppression can take many forms and have lasting impacts on societies and governments.
Essential Questions
  • What motivates individuals to resist political oppression?
  • How have resistance movements influenced political and social change in history?
  • In what ways have the actions of Nelson Mandela, Mohandas Gandhi, Las Madres de la Plaza de Mayo, and Chinese student protestors impacted their societies?
  • How do different resistance movements compare in their methods and effectiveness?
  • What can we learn from the struggles of those who resisted political oppression?