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The Civil Rights Movement
A Document Based Question
by Rebecca Taylor
Directions: Read all of the primary documents provided to you in Part A. Using complete sentences, answer the questions that follow the documents. Use the documents and your prior knowledge to complete the essay in Part B.
Historical Context: Throughout the twentieth century, African Americans fought for equal status in many different facets of life. This movement, known as the Civil Rights Movement, intensified in the 1960s as a number of advocates (Martin Luther King, etc) began to demand equality.
Task: Use information provided in the primary documents in Part A to complete the essay in Part B. Your essay should follow a logical order and answer the following questions:
- Name FOUR changes African Americans wanted made in their rights as citizens.
- Explain how African Americans were instrumental in changing their own situation. Describe THREE methods of protest.
- Based on your knowledge and reading of the documents, do you believe that African Americans have succeeded in their goals? Support your answer.
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