Analyzing Historical Challenges and Solutions in Civil Rights
This activity focuses on identifying problems related to civil rights from historical narratives, specifically referencing the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Students will explore issues such as poll taxes that disenfranchise poor voters and systemic segregation policies. The discussion will also lead to contemplating potential solutions. Students will reflect on the implications of historical events, such as Lincoln’s presidency and the end of slavery, questioning if figures like Barack Obama are unintended consequences of past actions. This encourages critical thinking about progress in civil rights.
Analyzing Historical Challenges and Solutions in Civil Rights
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Warm-Up 1) What are the problems from the stories? 2) Are there any solutions?
Review Civil Rights Act 1964 • Problems? • Poll Tax – Discriminates against poor people, prevents them from voting • Segregation – Racist Public Policy to segregate whites and blacks • What are the solutions?
Copy as an example Remember Lincoln? Was the ending of Slavery an unintended consequence of his? Is Barrack Obama an Unintended Consequence of Lincoln?
