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This After Charlottesville: Contested History and the Fight against Bigotry lesson plan also includes:
History doesn't always reflect all sides. Academics discover how the remembered history of the Civil War differs for White and African Americans. The lesson explores how Civil War monuments and celebrations have racist connotations for African Americans. Scholars write journal entries, participate in group discussion, read documents, and watch a video to discuss the social issues facing Americans today regarding contesting history and how to change it going forward.
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Concepts
african american history, american history, america, the united states, african americans, african american culture, racism, intolerance, tolerance, social injustice, injustice, activism, social activism, social issues, social justice, protests, civil rights, the civil rights movement, equal rights, equality
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the events of 2017 mentioned in the resource with current racially inspired events
- Create a visual board that represents the conflicting history of the Civil War
Classroom Considerations
- The lesson has a companion unit, After Charlottesville: Public Memory and Contested Monuments
Pros
- The lesson is great to use during Black History Month
- Resource includes extension activities to reinforce key concepts in the lesson
Cons
- None