1960s WebQuest
1960’s Webquest
Your task today is to travel back in time via the Internet and discover what life was really like back in the 1960's before we jump into reading The Watsons go to Birmingham - 1963. You will be visiting different websites that will provide information regarding the Civil Rights Movement and treatment of Americans.
Directions: Click on the links in each part and find the correct answer for the question. (There are FOUR PARTS and 17 total questions.) Be sure to record your answers on a Google Doc and WORK TOGETHER with your webquest partner. NOTE: ALL ANSWERS NEED TO BE IN COMPLETE SENTENCES!
Share your Google Doc with me: cnyoung@greenvilleschools.us
YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY FRIDAY TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT! MAKE SURE TO USE YOUR TIME WISELY!
Part One: WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE IN THE 1960's?
To find out, go to: The People History: 1960s
1. What was the average salary?
2. What were some popular toys of the time?
3. Click on “The Sixties Fashions” link at the top of the page. How did fashion and trends begin to change in the sixties?
4. Which President was assassinated in 1963? Who then became the President of the United States?
5. What other famous event happened in 1963?
Browse through this site, reading information about art, theater, film, fashions and fads, education, music, etc.
6. What are three things that you learned that you previously knew nothing about?
Part Two: THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT: a movement in the United States to outlaw racial discrimination towards black Americans. Visit the Civil Rights Movement Timeline webpage
6. What event in 1960 triggered similar nonviolent protests in the South against segregation?
7. 1962- Who was the first black student to enroll in the University of Mississippi? What happened as a result of this?
8. 1963, May- What tragic event (shown on television) was instrumental in gaining sympathy for the Civil Rights Movement?
9. 1963, August- What famous speech is delivered at the "March on Washington" and by whom?
10. What tragic event in Birmingham, 1963, killed four little girls, caused more riots to erupt, and the death of two more black youths?
11. What important legislation (signed by President Johnson) prohibits discrimination of any kinds based on race, color, religion or national origin?
Part Three: READ ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT WEST PARK (KELLY INGRAM)
To find out, click here
12. Why was the park an important site in the city of Birmingham?
13. What tragic event happened there?
14. Who did the police and firemen attack at this park that caused such a public outcry?
15. Because of this event, the newly-elected mayor of Birmingham eventually took what major action that changed the city?
Part Four: READ ABOUT THE BOMBING AT THE SIXTEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
To find out, click here
16. What group was responsible for bombing the church?
17. This act along with the assassination of President Kennedy helped to ensure the passage of what Act?