Young scholars analyze primary source documents and images to determine how African American soldiers were denied their civil rights during World War I.

Concepts

world war i, civil rights, racism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, african american history, african americans

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Instructional Ideas

• Model for learners how to use the interactive resource
• Include the resource in a study of World War I and or a study of the history of the Civil Rights Movement
• Expand the lesson and have groups research the treatment of African American soldiers in World War II, the Korean war, and the Vietnam War
• Have participants submit their written responses to the questions as an exit ticket

Classroom Considerations

• Class members require access to devices with internet for this interactive resource

Pros

• The interactive activity looks at aspects of the history not typically covered in the study of World War I

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.9-10.1 RI.11-12.1