Independent Practice (Option: 11 "Six Degrees of Separation" Is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person o the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. Students will be provided with two events spanning decades, but related by their theme. They will select an additional four events (six total) in chronological order, that link the first event in the series with the last. Students will write the name of each selected event, and use their accompanying timeline and knowledge of the time period to create an argument to support how the first event leads to the last event. Students must emphasize both cause and effect and/or demonstrate continuity or change over time in their linking. Theme: American Identity and Self-Government Read over the timeline. Using your knowledge of history, prioritize the four most important events, in chronological order, that shows how the first event connects to the last OR that best develops a response to the inquiry question. 2. List the selected events, complete additional research, and provide a detailed description of the 1. event. 3. Briefly explain the connection between the initial event listed and the event that follows. Must include: (6) events linked to African Americans, the first event in the series with the last 4.

Independent Practice (Option: 11 "Six Degrees of Separation" Is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person o the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. Students will be provided with two events spanning decades, but related by their theme. They will select an additional four events (six total) in chronological order, that link the first event in the series with the last. Students will write the name of each selected event, and use their accompanying timeline and knowledge of the time period to create an argument to support how the first event leads to the last event. Students must emphasize both cause and effect and/or demonstrate continuity or change over time in their linking. Theme: American Identity and Self-Government Read over the timeline. Using your knowledge of history, prioritize the four most important events, in chronological order, that shows how the first event connects to the last OR that best develops a response to the inquiry question. 2. List the selected events, complete additional research, and provide a detailed description of the 1. event. 3. Briefly explain the connection between the initial event listed and the event that follows. Must include: (6) events linked to African Americans, the first event in the series with the last 4.