2nd Grade Social Studies
Civil Rights
Unit 4
Welcome to Unit 4: Civil Rights!
Welcome to Unit 4: Civil Rights!
Let's watch this super important video on the Civil Rights Movement!
Let's watch this super important video on the Civil Rights Movement!
What are Civil Rights?
What are Civil Rights?
Civil rights are basic human rights that everyone has. Under the laws of the U.S. government, civil rights are protected by the Constitution. Individual civil rights means that no matter someone's gender, skin color, religion, age, disability, sexuality or religion, a person should not be discriminated against.
Civil rights are basic human rights that everyone has. Under the laws of the U.S. government, civil rights are protected by the Constitution. Individual civil rights means that no matter someone's gender, skin color, religion, age, disability, sexuality or religion, a person should not be discriminated against.
The Civil Rights Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
Throughout history, there have been different civil rights movement to fight for the individual rights of all people. The African-American Civil Rights Movement took place over 100 years after the Civil War and was an ongoing fight for equal rights and racial equality. The protests in the 1950s and 1960s were non-violent protests led by Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, and Rosa Parks. These protests eventually (soon) led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Throughout history, there have been different civil rights movement to fight for the individual rights of all people. The African-American Civil Rights Movement took place over 100 years after the Civil War and was an ongoing fight for equal rights and racial equality. The protests in the 1950s and 1960s were non-violent protests led by Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, and Rosa Parks. These protests eventually (soon) led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
History of Unfair Treatment
History of Unfair Treatment
In the United States before the Civil War, most African-Americans had no civil rights. They had just become "freed" under the Emancipation Proclamation and were no longer slaves. However, African Americans were still treated unfairly. They were kept from voting, and states passed segregation laws to keep African Americans separate from whites.
In the United States before the Civil War, most African-Americans had no civil rights. They had just become "freed" under the Emancipation Proclamation and were no longer slaves. However, African Americans were still treated unfairly. They were kept from voting, and states passed segregation laws to keep African Americans separate from whites.
What is discrimination?
What is discrimination?
Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or a group of people. Discrimination based on race is called racism. It prevents people from doing things that other people can do freely. People are usually treated differently because of their gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity (culture), race, or other things that they can't control. Discrimination is wrong and should never be allowed.
Discrimination is the unfair treatment of a person or a group of people. Discrimination based on race is called racism. It prevents people from doing things that other people can do freely. People are usually treated differently because of their gender, religion, nationality, ethnicity (culture), race, or other things that they can't control. Discrimination is wrong and should never be allowed.
What is segregation?
What is segregation?
Segregation is the separation of people based on their race and is a form of discrimination. Jim Crow laws were laws in southern states based on race. They segregated white people and black people in public places like schools, transportation, restrooms, and restaurants. Jim Crow Laws also made it difficult for black people to vote by making literacy tests and voting taxes.
Segregation is the separation of people based on their race and is a form of discrimination. Jim Crow laws were laws in southern states based on race. They segregated white people and black people in public places like schools, transportation, restrooms, and restaurants. Jim Crow Laws also made it difficult for black people to vote by making literacy tests and voting taxes.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. MLK led non-violent (peaceful) protests to fight for civil rights (equal) for everyone, including African Americans. He led and helped organize the famous "March on Washington" and led the "Montgomery Bus Boycott." His famous "I Have a Dream" Speech is one of the most famous speeches in history. However, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, TN by James Earl Ray.
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. MLK led non-violent (peaceful) protests to fight for civil rights (equal) for everyone, including African Americans. He led and helped organize the famous "March on Washington" and led the "Montgomery Bus Boycott." His famous "I Have a Dream" Speech is one of the most famous speeches in history. However, on April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed in Memphis, TN by James Earl Ray.
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson (1919–1972) was the first African American baseball player to play in major league baseball. He did this during a time when the South was still segregated. During his 10-year career, he won several awards. He was the first African American in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He showed good sportsmanship even though he was bullied and discriminated against by fans, teammates, and crowds. He was also a civil rights activist (fought for civil rights for everyone).
Jackie Robinson (1919–1972) was the first African American baseball player to play in major league baseball. He did this during a time when the South was still segregated. During his 10-year career, he won several awards. He was the first African American in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He showed good sportsmanship even though he was bullied and discriminated against by fans, teammates, and crowds. He was also a civil rights activist (fought for civil rights for everyone).
Let's watch Martin Luther's King famous "I Have a Dream" Speech
Let's watch Martin Luther's King famous "I Have a Dream" Speech
During this time, most of the U.S. was segregated: especially the southern states. This meant things were different for white people and black people just based off the color of their skin. They had different schools, churches, water fountains, stores, and even bathrooms. Places had signs that said "For Colored Only" or "For Whites Only". Even when riding the bus, African Americans would have to give up their seat to white people.
During this time, most of the U.S. was segregated: especially the southern states. This meant things were different for white people and black people just based off the color of their skin. They had different schools, churches, water fountains, stores, and even bathrooms. Places had signs that said "For Colored Only" or "For Whites Only". Even when riding the bus, African Americans would have to give up their seat to white people.
Claudette Colvin
Claudette Colvin
On March 2, 1955, Claudette Colvin was the first African American woman to go against segregation laws and refuse to give her seat up to a white woman. She was 15 years old when she was a passenger on a Montgomery bus and was arrested for defying segregation laws.
On March 2, 1955, Claudette Colvin was the first African American woman to go against segregation laws and refuse to give her seat up to a white woman. She was 15 years old when she was a passenger on a Montgomery bus and was arrested for defying segregation laws.
Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was sitting on the bus when a white man boarded the bus. The bus driver told Rosa and another African-American to stand up but Rosa Parks refused to. The driver threatened to call the police but Rosa still didn't move. The police soon arrived and arrested Rosa. Rosa Parks was a very important figure in the Civil Rights Movement and would continue to fight for equal rights until her death in 2005.
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was sitting on the bus when a white man boarded the bus. The bus driver told Rosa and another African-American to stand up but Rosa Parks refused to. The driver threatened to call the police but Rosa still didn't move. The police soon arrived and arrested Rosa. Rosa Parks was a very important figure in the Civil Rights Movement and would continue to fight for equal rights until her death in 2005.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. This outlawed segregation, the Jim Crow Laws in the south, and discrimination based on race, nationality, and gender. A year later, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 allowed all races to be able to vote. This act outlawed literacy tests (tests for reading and writing that were designed to stop African Americans from voting) and poll taxes (a fee that people had to pay in order to vote).
The Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964. This outlawed segregation, the Jim Crow Laws in the south, and discrimination based on race, nationality, and gender. A year later, the Voting Rights Act of 1965 allowed all races to be able to vote. This act outlawed literacy tests (tests for reading and writing that were designed to stop African Americans from voting) and poll taxes (a fee that people had to pay in order to vote).
Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low
Juliette Gordon Low (on the right) founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. She was inspired by Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts. She is best known for her dedication
Juliette Gordon Low (on the right) founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America. She was inspired by Lord Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts. She is best known for her dedication
There were many other Civil Rights Movements in History, but today we focused on the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Other movements include the Women's Suffrage Movement, the Disability Rights Movement, the LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement, and the fight for Native American Rights.
There were many other Civil Rights Movements in History, but today we focused on the African-American Civil Rights Movement. Other movements include the Women's Suffrage Movement, the Disability Rights Movement, the LGBTQIA+ Rights Movement, and the fight for Native American Rights.
Great work! You learned about the Civil Rights Movement: a very important part of American history.
Great work! You learned about the Civil Rights Movement: a very important part of American history.
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