Progressing Forward 1890-1930
Lesson Plan
Explore how Black leaders fought for civil rights in the Progressive Era and discover that change comes in many forms and follows different philosophies for…
Overview
The Civil Rights Movement didn’t begin in the 1950s and 1960s. The groundwork was laid a generation before. In this lesson, students explore how Black leaders fought for civil rights in the Progressive Era and the challenges they faced. Students discover that change comes in many forms as they compare and evaluate Black organizations and their different philosophies for gaining equality.
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Grade Levels
- 9-12
Learning Objectives
- Define the Progressive Era
- Identify Black leaders and organizations of the period
- Explain the different approaches Black leaders took to gain civil rights
- Describe the Black press and its role in fighting for civil rights
- Identify examples of Black protests against unfair treatment or violence