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Year 11
Edexcel
How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?
I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975.
New
New
Year 11
Edexcel
How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?
I can make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights movement.
- Although changes in education were slow, the bussing initiative brought rapid progress in the 1960s.
- One area Nixon offered some support was the economy, although rates of unemployment remained higher for black Americans.
Keywords
Bussing - bussing was a system of using coaches and buses to help black Americans attend integrated schools outside of their local area
Common misconception
As Nixon showed little interest in the civil rights movement after his election, the movement largely regressed in the 1970s.
The extent of progress in the civil rights movement was largely dependent on the area of life you consider. For example, there was little change politically but there was some progress economically.
In each area of progress, encourage students to consider both successes and limitations - moving beyond "there was progress economically but not politically". Prompt them to consider the nuances of progress in each area!
Teacher tip
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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6 Questions
Q1.
What happened to Martin Luther King Jr in 1968?
He was made president.
He was made leader of the Civil Rights Party.
He moved to Chicago.
Q2.
What did Johnson pass honouring King’s final work?
the Voting Rights Act (1965)
the Civil Rights Act (1964)
the Civil Rights Act (1965)
Q3.
What event took place on 10th July 1966 which involved 30 000 residents of Chicago marching to City Hall alongside King?
Freedom Monday
The Chicago Freedom Movement
Freedom July
Q4.
Where did King face more resistance during his campaign, the North or the South?
Q5.
What happened to tensions between white and black Americans following King's death?
caused less tension
no changes tension occurred
Q6.
Who was held legally responsible for King's death?
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6 Questions
Q1.
What keyword describes a system of using coaches and buses to help black Americans attend integrated schools outside of their local area?
Q2.
Who was elected president of the United States in 1968?
Q3.
Put the following presidents in order of how committed they were to the civil rights movement, starting with the most committed and ending with the least.
Q4.
Which ruling marked the beginning of the civil rights movement?
Plessy v. Ferguson
Swann v. Charlotte
Loving v. Virginia
Q5.
How did Nixon show he was willing to offer practical support to the civil rights movement?
supported the Supreme Court Swann v. Charlotte ruling
encouraged businesses to employ black American teenagers
Q6.
Which evidence shows that progress was being made for black Americans?
Unemployment was 15% for white teenagers but 50% for black teenagers in 1970.
Unemployment was 5% for white Americans and 8% for black Americans in 1970.
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