Civil Rights Web-Quest
Civil Rights Web-Quest
Civil Rights Web-Quest
In what year did the famous Brown v. the Board of Education lawsuit begin? Why was Brown suing the Board
of Education?
In what case previous to this was it ruled that it was OK for black and white students to be separate but
equal? When was this case ruled?
When did the case finally end? What was the decision and what was the vote tally of the Supreme Court
judges?
Rosa Parks-
http://www.holidays.net/mlk/rosa.htm
What role did Rosa Parks have in the civil rights movement? Why?
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How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last? Describe what African Americans did during this boycott.
When did the US Supreme Court rule that bus segregation was unconstitutional?
Medgar Evers
http://www.biography.com/people/medgar-evers-9542324#synopsis
Name: __________________________ Group ____________
Who was Medgar Evers and what was his role in the Civil Rights Movement?
Malcolm X
http://malcolmx.com/biography/
What was Malcom X role in the Civil Rights movement? Give at least 3 pieces of evidence.
How many blacks did Kennedy appointed to various positions during his presidency?
Name: __________________________ Group ____________
Miscellaneous
http://www.visionaryproject.org/timeline/ - Civil Rights interactive timeline
Who were the Little Rock Nine? Why are they important for history?
Emmet Till
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/till/timeline/timeline2.html
Why is his death an important event for the Civil Rights Movement?
Explain what was in the I have a Dream speech, and why is this speech remembered?
Find two more important figures from the Civil Rights Movement, write their names here.
Person 1: what did they do that was important to the Civil Rights Movement?
Person 2: what did they do that was important to the Civil Rights Movement?
Find one more important event from the Civil Rights Movement. Write it here:
Event: what was this event and why was it important to the Civil Rights Movement?