The activities below are an extension of our New South standards. As you finish, you may choose THREE of the activities below to complete on the organizer provided. You will be given credit for your work.
Activity One: Literacy Tests
Many African Americans were disenfranchised with literacy tests. Could you pass? Click the links to review the literacy test for each state and answer the questions below.
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
1- Could you pass the test(s)? Why or why not?
2- Why would you consider these tests unfair?
3- Provide an example question from each test that you believe is difficult/impossible to answer.
Louisiana
Alabama
Mississippi
1- Could you pass the test(s)? Why or why not?
2- Why would you consider these tests unfair?
3- Provide an example question from each test that you believe is difficult/impossible to answer.
Activity Two: Jim Crow Timeline
Review the Jim Crow Era Timeline. Choose five dates to summarize the event that occurred.
Timeline
Timeline
Activity Three: Jim Crow Research
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How much did you learn about Jim Crow laws in the South? Do you still have questions? Create three questions and research to find the answers. Record your questions and answers (in complete sentences) on the handout.
Jim Crow Two |
Activity Four: Renaming of Grady High School
Read the article and watch the local news story on the renaming of Grady High School in Atlanta. Answer the questions on your organizer.
ARTICLE LINK
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Activity Five: Cotton Expositions
In recent history Atlanta has been chosen as the location for many events that have brought money and attention to our city including the 1996 Olympics, Super Bowl LIII/XXVII SEC Championships, and many more. Research the Atlanta Cotton Expositions of the 1800's to see how they compare to the events we host today. Use the weblinks below to research and record TEN facts about this event in Atlanta's history. Then in 2-3 complete sentences answer the two questions below. Write your response on your organizer.
1. Were the expos a success?
2. Did they help to promote the city?
WEB LINK
WEB LINK 2
1. Were the expos a success?
2. Did they help to promote the city?
WEB LINK
WEB LINK 2
Activity Six: Homer Plessy Pardoned
Read the article about the recent pardoning of Homer Plessy and answer the questions below
Article Link
Article Link
- Define posthumous
- What is significant about the timing of this event?
- Did Harlan’s dissent come to be true? Why or why not?
- How did the relatives of Plessy and Ferguson work together after the lawsuit?
- What is the purpose of the posthumous pardon?
- How did the judge who pardoned Homer Plessy honor him?
If you have completed the entire webquest and the SIX extension activities, your next assignment is listed below
MLK:
You will watch the following video on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr
You will record at least 8 facts about his life.
You will record at least 3 characteristics or actions that have inspired you or that you admire and tell why.
Do this on a loose leaf sheet of paper and turn in when completed.
Holiday Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr Day
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JIM CROW:
Follow the link below to a Brain Pop on Jim Crow laws
First you will watch the video and then choose three other activities available to complete
Brain Pop: Jim Crow
MLK:
You will watch the following video on the life of Martin Luther King, Jr
You will record at least 8 facts about his life.
You will record at least 3 characteristics or actions that have inspired you or that you admire and tell why.
Do this on a loose leaf sheet of paper and turn in when completed.
Holiday Kids: Martin Luther King, Jr Day
OR:
JIM CROW:
Follow the link below to a Brain Pop on Jim Crow laws
First you will watch the video and then choose three other activities available to complete
Brain Pop: Jim Crow