Civil Disobedience and Political Change in the 1960s

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Author:

Lee Adcock

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

UNC University Library

Collection:

Stories of the American South

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Students will compare and contrast "Civil Disobedience" and "Nonviolent resistance" during the Civil Rights era in N.C.. They will analyze changes in North Carolina during the postwar period to the 1970's and assess the political and social impact of the Civil Rights movement on local, state and national levels.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Curriculum Standards:

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment United States History Grade 8 Competency Goal 7 - The Learner will analyze changes in North Carolina during the postwar period to the 1970's Objective 7.02 - Evaluate the importance of social changes to different groups in North Carolina. Competency Goal 8 - The learner will evaluate the impact of demographic, economic, technological, social, and political developments in North Carolina since the 1970's. Objective 8.03 - 8.03 Describe the impact of state and national issues on the political climate of North Carolina. Competency Goal 9 - The learner will explore examples of and opportunities for active citizenship, past and present, at the local and state levels. Objective 9.01 Describe contemporary political, economic, and social issues at the state and local levels and evaluate their impact on the community. Objective 9.02 Identify past and present state and local leaders from diverse cultural backgrounds and assess their influence in affecting change. 9.03 Describe opportunities for and benefits of civic participation.

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