Lesson 8: Montgomery Bus Boycott Video Analysis

Introduction

Important Icon In this lesson, we will reflect on the video you watched in our previous lesson. Today, you will create a written discussion post about the video you watched in the previous lesson. If you need to rewatch parts of the video, feel free to go back to the previous lesson. Important Icon

 

Focus Questions:

What events made up the Civil Rights movement? 

Why did important Civil Rights figures think a change needed to be made? 

Why is it important to treat people equally? 

How were other people treated unfairly?

 

Assignment

In your discussion post, please reflect on the following questions/ideas.

  • After watching the video, list (in detail) five facts and/or events that you learned from the video. Consider ideas that you found interesting.
  • Based on the interviews that were conducted throughout the video, what contributing factors did the Montgomery Bus Boycott have on the Civil Rights Movement? Be sure to explain your position and include both your thoughts and facts from the video.

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