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1964: A victory for the civil rights movement! Scholars read a section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and discuss what affirmative actions means to them. The resource is a jigsaw activity, with each group focusing on one section of the text. After analyzing the text, scholars discuss their findings in a group discussion format.
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african american culture, african american history, african americans, american democracy, america, american history, the united states, democracy, democratic values, representative democracy, government regulation, the legislative branch, the legislature, congress, civil rights, the civil rights act of 1964, racism, equal rights, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, laws, employment, affirmative action
Instructional Ideas
- Compare the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to other civil rights legislation
- Guide a group discussion on the impact of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on the African American community
Classroom Considerations
- Must have Internet access to complete the lesson
Pros
- Activity is conducive to group work
- The resource is great for both history and government lessons
Cons
- None