Unit+17+-+The+Civil+Rights+Movement+11-12

__Unit Overview__
toc The 1950s and 1960s saw a tremendous amount of social change take place. On one hand, the immense pressure to "conform" was, in some ways, a revolution of its own. On the other hand, these two decades saw African Americans push for civil rights in a manner and with a zeal never seen before in American History. Even within African American social circles, there was a difference of opinion not only in //how// the push for civil rights should take place, but //what// the actual goal of the movement should be. In this unit, we'll examine the population shifts that took place in the 1950s and the period of conformity that ensued throughout the decade. We'll also examine the ideologies of the modern Civil Rights Movement and explore the successes and limitations of the movement.

**__Essential Questions__**

 * Why did the shift to being a true "consumer economy" take place during the 1950s and 1960s?
 * To what extent did the population shifts of the 1950s cause the Civil Rights Movement?
 * Did the diversity of ideologies regarding the Civil Rights Movement help or hinder the overall progress of African Americans during the 1950s and 1960s? Why?

**__Class #1 - Population Shifts and Cultural Trends of the 1950s (Block B - Thurs., April 5th, Block F - Fri., April 6th)__**
1. Review the pertinent sections of Chapter 36 in American Pageant that related to domestic issues during the 1950s. (Note: This is primarily pg. 910-920, 943-951 and 957-958.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Words of Wisdom Discussion 2. Reading Q&A 3. Writer's Workshop - examining the "A" essay 4. Discussion - Did the population shifts of the 1950s contribute to the Civil Rights Movement? If so, how? If not, why not?
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #2 - Events of the Civil Rights Movement (Block B - Mon., April 9th, Block F - Tues., April 10th)__
1. Read pg. 951-957, 979-982, and 988-991 in American Pageant 2. OPTIONAL - Complete an //outline// of a response to the FRQ prompt given in the previous class: Explain the causes and consequences of TWO of the following population movements in the US after World War II: (1) suburbanization, (2) Growth of the Sun Belt, and (3) Immigration to the US - You may do this if you feel you need some more practice with FRQs, you're welcome to do this one. 3. Be prepared for a matching quiz! (It will just be on the reading for today's class.)
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Reading Q&A 2. Terminology Quiz (Yes, this will be graded!) 3. Intro to Civil Rights Ideology - What are we fighting for? What's the goal of the Movement?
 * In-Class Activities:**

__Class #3 - Civil Rights Ideologies (Block B - Wed., April 11th, Block F - Thurs., April 12th)__
1. Read the primary document packet handed out in class 2. Answer the following question in a single sentence of no more than 50 words: Did the competing ideologies during the Civil Rights Movement enhance or hinder the push for equality? How so? Please upload your responses to [|Turnitin.com] 3. Complete your timeline for this unit and turn it in.
 * Prior to class, you should:**

1. Discussion of the time frame and diversity of the varying ideologies. 2. Debate!
 * In-Class Activities**:

__Unit Resources__
Unit 17 Timeline Terms 1950s Society Quiz