The Civil Rights Movement
Aligned to C3.D2.Civ — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.
What this lesson teaches
Through protest, courts, and legislation, the Civil Rights Movement challenged segregation and expanded rights and protections.
Worked example
Brown v. Board (1954) ruled school segregation unconstitutional, and the Civil Rights Act (1964) banned discrimination — landmark gains.
Practice questions
- Name a method the movement used to create change.
- What did the Civil Rights Act of 1964 do?
- How can courts expand rights?
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El Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles
A través de protestas, tribunales y legislación, el Movimiento por los Derechos Civiles desafió la segregación y amplió los derechos y las protecciones de las personas.
Ejemplo: Brown v. Board (1954) declaró inconstitucional la segregación en las escuelas, y la Ley de Derechos Civiles (1964) prohibió la discriminación, siendo ambos logros históricos fundamentales.
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