2nd Grade Social Studies

Civil Rights

Unit 4


Welcome to Unit 4: Civil Rights!

Let's Practice!

Answer these practice questions before you take the Chapter Challenge Quiz

Who was Juliette Gordon Low?

Juliette Gordon Low (on the right) founded the Girl Scouts of the United States of America (the largest girl organization in the entire world..

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.

Who was the first woman to refuse to give up her seat to a white person?

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.

What were Jim Crow Laws?

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.

Who wavs Jackie Robinson?

Jackie Robinson was the first African American baseball player to play in major league baseball.

Observation Station

What do you notice about these pictures? We want to hear about your observations!

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Chapter Challenge

Test your knowledge on Unit 4: Civil Rights!

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Feelings Forward

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Play-Palooza!

Let's practice more by playing these games and activities!

Let's take a virtual field trip on the Civil Rights Movement!