Understanding the context of the Jim Crow laws

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Activity

In this activity we will be focusing upon the emerging social changes and dynamics in the USA during the 1950s that led to the Civil Rights Movement. We will use websites to gain an understanding on what life was like in the 1950s. Then, we will each compare the way society enabled some groups of people and discriminated upon others.

Step 1

Please watch this video about Civil Rights and the 1950s.

Whilst watching the video, dot point down any key information that emerges about the context of USA in the 1950s.

Step 2

Please read through this website page that outlines the Jim Crow laws.

Step 3

Individually and then as a whole class, we will use the Venn diagram structure below to identify the different and/or similar laws, restrictions and rights imposed upon two groups of people living in USA in the 1950s. Using any prior knowledge and the previous resources, dot point down any information you deem relevant and share your information with the class.

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