to enrol means to officially register as a student on a university course

The James Meredith case (1962)

History

This contextualises the later splintering of the Civil Rights Movement

Pupils know that civil rights activists were opposed to segregation

USA: why was the civil rights movement more successful from 1960 to 1965?

Discriminatory behaviour or images, whether on the grounds of race, gender, disability, religion or belief or sexual orientation, or otherwise.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

To {{ }} means to officially register as a student on a university course is. 

At which university did James Meredith want to register as the first black student?

Which legal team helped Meredith file a case against the university?

In which year did the Supreme Court rule that the University of Mississippi had to enrol James Meredith?

The correct name given to the battle that happened when James Meredith arrived on campus escorted by federal troops is __________.

Which governor said that they would “stand in the schoolhouse door” of any black student who attempted to enrol at the University of Alabama?

Which civil rights organisation was founded in 1957 following the success of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

Which of the following civil rights organisations was founded in 1909?

In which year was the landmark ruling Brown v Topeka?

Which organisation was known for using violence to intimidate civil rights activists?

The {{  }} laws mandated the segregation of public schools, public places, and public transportation, and the segregation of restrooms, restaurants, and drinking fountains for whites and blacks. 

In which area was Elizabeth Eckford photographed trying to enter school whilst being jeered at by angry mob?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The James Meredith case (1962)

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.