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Module 5 Short Responses – Question 1 In the space below, specify which historical lens you'd like to use for this exercise. For this exercise, I would like to use the social history lens. Module 5 Short Responses – Question 2 Next, formulate a research question about the civil rights movement (historical time from 1954 – 1968), using the lens you've chosen. Research Question: How did the Civil Rights Movement, through the lens of social history, reshape societal attitudes and structures regarding racial equality and segregation in the United States from 1954 to 1968? Module 5 Short Responses – Question 3 First, go back and review the research question you developed in Step 1. For Step 2, first name two different primary sources that you might use to answer that question. Be as specific as you can. Your primary sources should be found using the Shapiro Library. Two different primary sources that could be used to answer the research question about the Civil Rights Movement from 1900 to 1950 through the lens of social history are: NAACP's The Crisis magazine - References The 50Th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'S Assassination and Impact Examined in Naacp's the Crisis Magazine Spring 2018 Issue. (2018, May 23). States News Service. This publication provides firsthand accounts, editorials, and articles written by African American activists and leaders, offering insights into their perspectives, challenges, and strategies during the early 20th century civil rights struggle. Booker T. Washington's "Atlanta Compromise" Speech (1895): - References Stob, P. (2021). Booker T. Washington, "Atlanta Exposition Address," Atlanta, Ga (18 September 1895). Voices of Democracy, 16, 1 - 15. This speech delivered by Washington outlines his philosophy of gradual economic
advancement for African Americans, providing direct insight into the strategies advocated by one of the prominent figures in the African American community during this period. Module 5 Short Responses – Question 4 Next, name two different secondary sources you could use to answer your research question. Again, be as specific as you can. Your secondary sources should be found using the Shapiro Library. "The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration" by Isabel Wilkerson: Shaik, F. (2012). The Warmth of Other Suns. Mosaic Literary Magazine, 28, 32 - 36. This provides a comprehensive examination of the Great Migration, offering insights into the social, economic, and political factors that led millions of African Americans to migrate from the South to the North, Midwest, and West during the early to mid-20th century. "Freedom's Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970" by Lynne Olson: Barnes, S. L. (2001, January 1). Freedom's Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970. Library Journal, 126(1). This book offers a detailed account of the contributions of women to the civil rights movement, providing a social history perspective that highlights the roles, struggles, and achievements of African American women activists during the period from 1900 to 1950. Module 5 Short Responses – Question 5 Construct a thesis statement that provides an answer to the research question you posed in Step 1. Base your response on the historical evidence that's been presented in this course so far, as well as any research you may have done on your own. The modern Civil Rights Movement, spanning from 1954 to 1968, emerged in response to the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional. Led by diverse organizations and leaders, such as the NAACP, SCLC, CORE, and SNCC, the movement employed nonviolent tactics to challenge de jure segregation and systemic racial injustices, ultimately catalyzing significant social and legal reforms despite internal disagreements and external opposition Module 5 Short Responses – Question 6
Name three specific historical events that can be considered contributory causes of the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Briefly explain why you believe each of these events contributed to the passage of the Act. The Civil Rights Movement: The sustained activism and nonviolent protests of the Civil Rights Movement, particularly the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Freedom Rides, and the March on Washington, raised public awareness about racial injustice and pressured lawmakers to enact meaningful legislation to address voting rights discrimination. The Brown v. Board of Education decision: The landmark Supreme Court decision in 1954, which declared segregation in public schools unconstitutional, laid the groundwork for challenging other forms of racial discrimination, including barriers to voting rights. It set a precedent for legal challenges to discriminatory practices and inspired further activism. The Selma to Montgomery March: The violent suppression of peaceful protesters during the Selma to Montgomery March in 1965, particularly the events of "Bloody Sunday," shocked the nation and garnered widespread media attention. The brutality faced by marchers, including African Americans seeking to exercise their right to vote, catalyzed public outrage and increased pressure on Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. Module 5 Short Responses – Question 7 Based on what you read about the passage of the Voting Rights Act on Page 1 of this learning block, name one event that was part of the course of this bill's passage by Congress. One event that was part of the course of the Voting Rights Act's passage by Congress was President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the bill into law. Module 5 Short Responses – Question 8 Name three specific consequences caused by the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Surge in African American voter registration: The Voting Rights Act led to a significant increase in African American voter registration, particularly in the states of the Old South where discriminatory practices had previously suppressed black voter turnout. Increased political representation: The Act resulted in a notable rise in African American political representation at various levels of government, including Congress, state legislatures, and local offices, allowing for greater participation and influence in decision-
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