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This Continuity or Change? African Americans in World War II lesson plan also includes:
- Continuity or Change? African Americans in World War II (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: Assessing the Documents (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Analyzing the Documents (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Bringing It All Together (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Source A (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Source B (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: Source C (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #7: Source D (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #8: Source E (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #9: Source F (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #10: Source G (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #11: Source H (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #12: Source I (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #13: Source J (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #14: Source K (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #15: Source L (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #16: Source M (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #17: Source N (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #18: Source O (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #19: Source O Transcript (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #20: Source P (.pdf)
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While World War II was a pivotal moment in history, historians debate its importance to the civil rights movement. Class members consider the implications of segregation and the war using a series of documents and a jigsaw activity. Documents include photographs, political cartoons, and documents related to the war and civil rights demonstrations.
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Concepts
african american culture, african american history, african americans, post world war ii, world war ii, desegregation, segregation, the law of segregation, discrimination, racism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, civil rights, the civil rights movement, civil rights leaders
Instructional Ideas
- Have learners write letters to the editor to defend their positions on the role of World War II in the civil rights movement
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need background in World War II and segregation
- Some documents use racially insensitive language
Pros
- Mix of visual and written resources makes the lesson easy to adapt to different learning styles
- Worksheets allow for simple scaffolding
Cons
- Resource does not mention important concepts such as redlining and discrimination within GI Bill benefits