Segregation and Integration in the U.S. Armed Services

Students will examine the implementation of President Harry Truman’s Executive Order 9981 to end segregation in the U.S. Armed Forces. Through a Jigsaw activity students will see how implementation occurred in the Air Force, Navy, Army, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard.
Resource ID#: 207815 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: segregation, integration, military, executive order 9981, Truman, Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Air Force, National Guard, federalism, executive authority, Roosevelt, Article II
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: Integrated Social Studies with Civics Teacher Resources - Grades 6-12

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