Discover the incredible change and volatility that was 1960s America with an engaging, informative video. It begins with an extensive overview of pivotal moments during the civil rights movement and the subsequent shift toward militant movement for black power, Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency and Great Society program, environmental preservation legislation, and the American feminist movement.

Concepts

malcolm x, famous african americans, african american history, the civil rights movement, the voting rights act

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Additional Tags

freedom riders, voting rights act, civil rights movement, black power, watts riots, malcolm x, social studies

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Classroom Considerations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Clearly outlines a variety of extensive movements for equality and civil rights
• Engaging dialogue, animations, and photographs

Cons

• Queue video to skip initial third-party advertisement

Common Core

SL.9-10.5 SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7