Civil Rights and Conservatism Bring Changes
1950-Present
After World War II, many minorities who had fought bravely for their country, came home only to find the same racial inequalities that they had left behind. The struggle for social justice united many Americans, but ultimately put the country at war within itself. What were these minority groups wanting to accomplish? Why had it taken so long for Americans all over to realize how segregated the South really was? This UNIT takes a look at the impact of the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's and the effects of these events.
Linked Educational Resources
Who have been some of Texas’ African American, Hispanic and women leaders in politics during the late 1900s?
Mexican-American Civil Rights
Freedom Bus Rides
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Voting Rights Act of 1965
American G.I. Forum
C.O.R.E
Two-Party System
Biographies
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Lyndon B. Johnson
Dr. Hector P. Garcia
Henry B. Gonzalez
James Farmer
Barbara Jordan
George W. Bush
Governor of Texas
January 17, 1995-December 21, 2000
James A. Baker
Kay Bailey Hutchison
So, what's the story?
(Linked articles)
Skill Building Activities
Copy of Visual Vocab Unit 11-Civil Rights and Conservatism Bring Changes - 1950-Present.pdfVisual Vocabulary
Copy of 7thGradeBioCards.pdfBIO Cards
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