Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement
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PRE-READING
PRE-READING
civil rights (noun): the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
Example Sentence: The civil rights movement fought for equal rights for all people.
discriminated (verb): treated unfairly or differently based on characteristics such as race, gender, or age.
Example Sentence: She felt discriminated against because she was not given the same opportunities as others.
segregated (adjective): separated or isolated based on characteristics such as race or ethnicity.
Example Sentence: In the past, schools were segregated, with white students attending one school and black students attending another.
boycotts (noun): a refusal to buy or use goods or services as a form of protest.
Example Sentence: During the civil rights movement, African Americans organized boycotts to challenge unfair treatment.
equality (noun): the state of being equal, especially in rights, opportunities, and status.
Example Sentence: The civil rights movement aimed to achieve equality for all people, regardless of their race.
READING
READING
The civil rights movement was a time in the United States when people worked together to make sure that everyone was treated fairly and equally. It started in 1954 and lasted until 1968. Before the civil rights movement, African Americans were not treated the same as white people. They were not allowed to go to the same schools, use the same bathrooms, or even vote in some places. But the civil rights movement changed all of that. People protested and fought for their rights, and eventually, new laws were made to protect everyone's civil rights.
The civil rights movement started because African Americans were being treated unfairly and discriminated against. Even though slavery had been abolished after the Civil War, African Americans were still not given the same rights as white people. They were not allowed to vote and were often treated badly by white supremacists. But African Americans did not give up. They organized protests and boycotts to fight for their rights. One famous protest was the Montgomery bus boycott, where African Americans refused to ride the buses until they were desegregated. Their hard work paid off, and eventually, laws were passed to protect their rights.
The civil rights movement was a very important time in American history. It showed that when people work together, they can make a difference. African Americans fought for their rights and inspired others to do the same. They showed that everyone deserves to be treated fairly, no matter the color of their skin. The civil rights movement was a big step towards equality for all Americans.
Why did the civil rights movement start?
A) Because African Americans were being treated unfairly and discriminated against.
B) Because slavery had been abolished after the Civil War.
C) Because African Americans refused to ride the buses until they were desegregated.
D) Because laws were passed to protect African Americans' rights.
What did the civil rights movement show?
A) That when people work together, they can make a difference.
B) That African Americans were not given the same rights as white people.
C) That African Americans organized protests and boycotts to fight for their rights.
D) That everyone deserves to be treated fairly, no matter the color of their skin.
3.When did the civil rights movement start?
A) In 1954
B) In 1968
C) After the Civil War
D) Before the abolition of slavery
4.What were some of the unfair treatments African Americans faced before the civil rights movement?
A) Not allowed to go to the same schools as white people
B) Not allowed to vote
C) Treated badly by white supremacists
D) All of the above
DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION
1. How do you think the civil rights movement has impacted your life or the lives of people around you?
2. What are some ways that people can work together to make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally?
3. Can you think of a time when you or someone you know stood up for what is right, even if it was difficult? How did it make you feel?
4. What are some challenges that the civil rights movement faced, and how were they overcome?
5. In what ways do you think society has changed since the civil rights movement? Are there still areas where more progress is needed?
6. How can individuals today continue to advocate for civil rights and equality in their communities?
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