Study Questions- Race

APUSH Study Questions- Race

Complete the following questions thorough based on the movie, “Race” and your historical lessons on Civil Rights.

1. Describe the time period Jesse Owens lived in as an African American college student in America in 1935.

2. Explain why Jesse’s father is at home when he leaves for Ohio State.

3. According to Coach Snyder, what does it take to win? Is he being overly harsh on Jesse because he is a black man? Explain

4. Explain why the crowd in New York City want the United States to boycott the 1936 Olympics in Berlin.

5. Explain why Germany ‘needs’ these Olympics. 6. After listening to the arguments by both men on the U. S. Olympic committee, explain your opinion on whether the U. S. should boycott or not.

7. Explain the reason given for the NAACP not wanting Jesse to attend the Olympics. Explain your point of view on their concerns.