ENGLISH 1

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DATABASES:

NOODLETOOLS

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GALE IN CONTEXT: U.S. HISTORY

Your first source will come from one of our online databases that focuses on American history. You will click on the link to the left to go directly into the database!

TOPICS AND SOURCES:

ECONOMIC DISPARITY IN THE SOUTH:

Research the economic conditions and disparities that existed in the American South during the time period of To Kill a Mockingbird, particularly in the 1930s.
Explore factors such as agriculture, industry, labor practices, and wealth distribution that contributed to economic inequality in the region.
Discuss the impact of economic disparity on access to education, healthcare, housing, and other resources for different segments of the population.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS:

Explore the background, legal proceedings, and societal impact of the Scottsboro Trial, a landmark case involving nine African American teenagers accused of raping two white women in Alabama in 1931.
Discuss the racial tensions, injustices, and implications of the trial on the American legal system and civil rights movement.
- History.com: Scottsboro Boys
- The Scottsboro Trial: A Timeline

JIM CROW LAWS:

Examine the origins and implementation of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation in public facilities and institutions.
Discuss the impact of Jim Crow laws on African American communities and their struggle for civil rights.

SOUTHERN CULTURE AND TRADITION:

Explore the traditions, values, and social norms prevalent in southern society during the 1930s.
Investigate the role of family, religion, and community in shaping lives of men and women in the south.

GENDER ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS:

Analyze the gender roles and expectations for women and men in southern society during the time period of the novel.
Discuss how gender dynamics influence the lives of men and women during the era.
- Underpaid, But Employed: How the Great Depression Affected Working Women
- Black Domestics During the Great Depression