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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.
The historical lens that I would use for this exercise would be a social one.
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.
How was education for African American children affected during the Civil Rights
Movement?
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.
For the first primary source, I found information from BrownvBoard.org that uses court
documentation to describe in great detail what the teaching conditions were like in Prince
Edward County. BrownvBoard.org. (2018). Brown Case - Davis v. Prince Edward County.
Retrieved from For the second primary source I would use is from American History.si.edu.
There's a collection of pictures and first-hand accounts from people who lived during that
time reflecting on how segregation was affecting everyone, especially children in school.
Americanhistory.si.edu. (2018). Jim Crow Laws. Retrieved from
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 first secondary source is from Education Next. They gather a summary of how education
of African American children deferred from school to school through stories and graphs.
EducationNext.org. (2004). The Struggle Continues. Retrieved from
https://www.educationnext.org/the-struggle-continues/
The second secondary source is from AFT.org. The article is by Peter Irons, a political
science professor in San Diego California. He writes about the Jim Crow's Schools and offers
information on segregation from 1890 through the 1950s to show how African American
children were treated.
AFT.org. (2002). Jim Crow's Schools. Retrieved from
https://www.aft.org/periodical/american-educator/summer-2004/jim-crows-schools
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.
Television propelled the Civil Rights Movement by introducing civil rights campaigns,
protests, attacks, and awareness in general onto local and national TV stations. Social media
(national television news coverage) is the most reliable and available way of communication
which promotes interpersonal relationships in society. It raised public awareness and led to
public outrage.
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.
This pivotal Civil Rights Movement event, known as "Bloody Sunday," saw Martin Luther
King Jr. and activists marching from Selma to Montgomery to demand equal voting rights.
The violent response from law enforcement, broadcast nationally, shocked the nation and
garnered widespread sympathy. The brutality in Selma galvanized support for the Voting
Rights Act, emphasizing the urgent need to address discriminatory voting practices.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination, focusing on
desegregating public facilities and addressing employment disparities. While not directly tied
to voting, its success showcased the government's commitment to racial equality, setting the
stage for additional legislative action. The momentum generated by the Civil Rights Act
played a key role in creating a political climate conducive to the subsequent passage of the
Voting Rights Act.
The 1964 murders of activists James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner
during Mississippi's Freedom Summer drew national attention to the dangers faced by those
advocating for voting rights. These tragic events highlighted the necessity for federal
intervention to protect activists and ensure the right to vote without fear. The ensuing public
outcry played a pivotal role in garnering support for comprehensive voting rights legislation,
ultimately contributing to the passage of 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.
The Struggle for Voting Rights, one event that was part of the course of the Voting Rights
Act's passage by Congress was the brutal mistreatment of peaceful voting-rights protesters in
Alabama, particularly the confrontation in Selma known as "Bloody Sunday." The violent
events in Selma galvanized public opinion and forced President Lyndon Johnson to take
action in support of a new and robust voting rights law. This event played a crucial role in
pushing for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, showcasing the urgency and
necessity of federal intervention to protect the right to vote without obstacles or violence.
Module 5 Short Responses – Question 8
Name three specific consequences caused by the passage of the Voting Rights Act.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was the most comprehensive civil rights legislation ever
enacted by Congress. It contained extensive measures to dismantle Jim Crow segregation and
combat racial discrimination. It gave equal rights to each section of society and made them
politically valuable.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 removed barriers to black enfranchisement in the South,
banning poll taxes, literacy tests, and other measures that effectively prevented African
Americans from voting. This way the minority was able to exercise its political rights.
Segregationists attempted to prevent the implementation of federal civil rights legislation at
the local level. With the implementation of the Civil Rights Act, democracy was extended to
the grassroots level.
Module 5 Short Responses – Question 9
One of these scholars relied heavily on evidence about the
substance
of today's political
debate. Which scholar was that? What sort of evidence did he use?
The scholar who relied heavily on evidence about the substance of today's political debate
was David M. Kennedy. He used evidence related to the divisive nature of contemporary
political issues, such as abortion, gay marriage, and issues of war and peace. Kennedy argued
that these highly emotionally charged and ideologically grounded issues contribute to the
current political polarization and that they elude the capacity of the political system to
reconcile differences, similar to how slavery was a polarizing issue in the nineteenth century.
Module 5 Short Responses – Question 10
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One of these scholars relied heavily on evidence about the
political process
. Which
scholar was that? What sort of evidence did he use?
The scholar who relied heavily on evidence about the political process was Richard Pildes.
Pildes used evidence related to the impact of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) in ending the long-
time Democratic Party dominance of Southern politics. He discussed how the VRA initiated
the rise of a genuine political system in the South, dismantling the one-party monopoly and
leading to the emergence of a more normal system of competitive two-party politics. Pildes
supported his argument by referencing specific changes in Southern politics following the
VRA, such as the breakdown of barriers to electoral participation and the infusion of new
voters, which ultimately reshaped both Southern and national political parties.
Module 5 Short Responses – Question 11
1.
What is the topic of this essay? Does the author make it clear in the introduction?
2.
What is the author's thesis?
3.
What kind of sources and evidence do you think the author will use to support
his thesis?
The topic of this essay is the effort to desegregate public facilities, specifically focusing on
the first sit-in in Charleston that took place on April 1, 1960. The author aims to illustrate
how a small, committed group of local high school students and teachers played a significant
but often overlooked role in the civil rights movement.
The author's thesis, although not explicitly stated in the provided text, can be inferred from
the information presented. The thesis seems to emphasize the crucial role played by a small
group of local high school students and teachers in the civil rights movement, particularly in
the context of desegregating public facilities, using the example of the first sit-in in
Charleston.
To support this thesis, the author is likely to use a variety of sources and evidence. Such as
personal accounts, historical records, and photos.