Voices of the Civil Rights Movement: A Primary Source Exploration of the Struggle for Racial Equality

by Lori Mortensen

Overview

The Civil Rights Movement brought about major changes in the United States, including the legal end of segregation between African-Americans and white Americans. Explore the points of view of the activists who fought for change and the people who opposed them through powerful primary sources and historical photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491422199
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2015
Series:	We Shall Overcome
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.12(d)
Lexile:	940L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Lori Mortensen is a multi-published children’s author who writes fiction and nonfiction on all sorts of subjects. When she’s not plunking away at the keyboard, she enjoys making cheesy bread rolls, gardening, and hanging out with her family at their home in northern California.

Table of Contents

Separate and Not Equal 4

Tired of Giving In 6

They Can Walk 8

Father of the Civil Rights Movement 10

By Any Means Necessary 14

Arguing for Freedom 16

Not as Long as I am Governor 18

Segregation at All Costs 20

Hate Can Destroy You 22

If Not Us, Then Who? 24

Segregation Forever 26

A Changing Nation 28

Selected Bibliography 30

Glossary 31

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 31

Internet Sites 32

Interviews

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Provides context for key historical topics through the use of primary sources, balanced presentation from multiple perspectives.

Editorial Reviews

This is a book about people; people who voiced their support or opposition to ending segregation or continuing the unfair practice. . . .Young students will observe through quotes and archival photographs about the Civil Rights Movement and the stories behind the people who made it happen as opposed to those who did all in their power to prevent any kind of integration or equal rights.

Literacy Daily

Using primary source quotes and historical photographs, this accessible series introduces readers to important figures, dates, and events related to the Civil Rights movement. . . .The powerful, archival photos are sure to draw readers’ attention, successfully capturing the intensity of emotions and acts of violence. Coverage of topics is unbiased, presenting factual information with opportunities for deeper discussion.

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