Source Analysis: Civil Rights Movement

In this source analysis activity, students will read and analyze speeches and documents from the Civil Rights Movement and the Declaration of Independence. Students will answer questions about each document after reading. At the end, discussion questions require an overall analysis of the foundational principles of the United States and expansion of civil rights for African Americans.
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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Keywords: DBQ, document based question, writing, civics, Declaration of Independence, Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, John Lewis, SNCC, U.S. History, Civil Rights Movement
Instructional Component Type(s): Teaching Idea,  Worksheet,  Text Resource, 
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: Civics Original teacher resources - Grades 6-12

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