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Name: ______Civil Rights Movement: The Century Long Struggle STATION 1: Jackie Robinson Videos

Directions: You will view two short videos about the life of Jackie Robinson. Use the information from the videos to answer the questions. STATION 2: Directions: You will use the given website to read about the Jim Crow Laws enacted in the US. Use the passages and images to answer the questions. http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/news/jimcrow/what.htm

STATION 3: Literacy Test Directions: Use the directions provided at the station. Record your score in the box and then complete the given writing prompt.

STATION 4: Sit-In Movement Directions: On this page you will be matching separated facts. Use the information on the given website to match the facts together. http://www.crmvet.org/images/imgcoll.htm

STATION 5: in Pictures Directions: The SMARTboard is set-up with a PowerPoint of images from the century long struggle for Civil Rights. Have someone click through the images. Once your group has selected an image, complete the analysis sheet. Be sure to indicate which number image you are analyzing. Repeat the process for a new picture. You should complete 2 in total.

STATION 6: Directions: You will find packets of information about the struggles of the Little Rock Nine. Read the information and use your findings to answer the provided questions. STATION 7: and Ida B. Wells Videos Directions: You will view three short videos about the life of James Meredith and Ida B. Wells. Use the information from the videos to answer the questions. STATION 8: Primary Source Documents Directions: Use the provided image cards. Look at the image and read information on the back of the cards. Answer the provided questions. Each person in your group should complete different cards.

Jim Crow Laws

1. In what time period were the Jim Crow laws enforced and in what area of the country were they most ?

2. A sign near the top of the page says, “No Dogs, Negros, Mexicans.” In what ways is this sign offensive or cruel? What would this sign teach younger children who view it?

3. Read each of the scenes below, decide if this was legal or illegal behavior under the Jim Crow Laws and then explain how you came to that conclusion. Your explanation should include facts from the website.

SCENE LEGAL/ILLEGAL EXPLANATION A black man approaches a white man and calls him by his first name, Larry A black man politely tells a white woman that she looks beautiful A black married couple kiss each other goodbye on the sidewalk before leaving for work A white woman teaches a classroom of white and black children

4. Find the paragraph about the “Separate Car Law” enacted in 1890 in Louisiana. Explain the law and tell how it put blacks at a disadvantage.

5. After reading through the information on the Jim Crow Laws, how do you feel about the policies our government enforced during this time period? Do you think the government was teaching people to hate? Yes/No and Why/Why Not?

Little Rock Nine

1. What was segregation? Give an example of this practice in everyday life during the 1950’s.

2. What barriers existed to stop from having power in government?

3. Compare and contrast a white school and black school during the 1950s. White Schools Black Schools

4. How did the state government in Arkansas react to the integration of schools? Cite specific evidence in the text to back up your answer.

5. What feelings went through your head when you started the first day of middle school? How would those feelings change if you were Elizabeth Eckford? Describe Elizabeth’s experience and how it would affect your feeling towards school.

6. Which government official finally ordered Central High to be integrated? What group did he use to enforce the integration? What role had this group initially played in the integration process?

7. What was the outcome of the Little Rock Nine Movement? How did the schools in Arkansas change because of this movement? Was the change easy? Cite specific information from the text to back up your answer.

Literacy Test

At the table you will find a copy of a Literacy Test that African Americans were forced to take in Louisiana during the 1960s. If they were unable to pass this test, they would not be permitted to vote.

The test was timed; they would have only 10 minutes to complete the entire test. Our rotations are ten minutes, so that means you should finish in 1 rotation. Be sure to put your name on the test, I will be collecting it before you leave this station.

On the second day, score your test. Anything that you did not answer, should be counted as wrong. In the box below, put your score.

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In a minimum of 7 sentences, describe your experience with this test. Do you think it is fair? How did you feel while taking the test? How do you think African Americans felt when they were presented with this document? What do you think the average score is going to be among your classmates?

______Sit-In Movement

1. ___ Location of the first sit-in A. Sprayed with insecticide gas 2. ___ and ’s experience B. Woolworth’s Greensboro, NC during a Nashville Sit-in 3. ___ Post House Restaurant C. First time in Nashville that blacks were able to eat at all White counter 4. ___ People’s Drug Store, Arlington, VA

D. Arrested and given high bonds

5. ___ Kress 5 & 10 Stores, Orangeburg, SC E. Removed stools to prevent Sit-Ins 6. ___ Tougaloo Nine

7. ___ Punishment received for many Sit-In protestors F. Closed lunch counter rather than

serving black students

8. ___ Tear Gas and Fire Hoses G. Police tools used to stockade Protestors

H. Arrested for reading in white only library

Look at the images provided on this website. Describe the scenes. Which group, blacks or whites, seems to be using more force? How did denying the sit-in movement go against the Constitution?

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Primary Source Documents

Directions: Each group member will select a different card. Read through the card/view the picture. Use the boxes below to record answers to the questions. Be sure to write the card number on the provided line.

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James Meredith and Ida B. Wells

James Meredith-Integrate Ole Miss (2:2)1

1. What school was James Meredith trying to get admitted to?

2. What was the Mississippi’s Governor's view concerning James Meredith being admitted to University of Mississippi? How do you know?

3. What accomplishment did Meredith achieve on August 18, 1963. Why was his success even greater than the typical college degree?

James Meredith-Shot during the Against Fear (2:27)

1. What was Meredith's march meant to accomplish?

2. Were the police in support of Meredith and his march? How do you know?

3. How long was the shooter sentenced to prison?

Ida B Wells- Anti-Lynching Crusader (2:12)

1. What event pushed Wells to speak out against lynching?

2. How did the southerners respond to Wells’ anti-lynching campaign?

3. From what state did Wells lead her anti-lynching campaign?

4. What group joined Wells anti-lynching movement?

Jackie Robinson

Mini Bio: Jackie Robinson (4:03)

1. In what state was Robinson born?

2. What 4 sports was Robinson involved in while he attended UCLA?

3. What event caused Robinson's honorable discharge?

4. Were all people on board with Jackie Robinson being a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers? How do you know?

5. What honor did Jackie Robinson win after his death?

Jackie Robinson Biography (3:12)

1. What award did Jackie win his first year as a member of the Dodgers?

2. What outrageous agreement did Robinson have to make in his contract?

3. Did Robinson open the door for other African Americans to play in the major leagues? How do you know?