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Long before the civil rights movement, leaders were working to secure equal rights. An informative activity explains the 1922 anti-lynching campaign with a map. Scholars analyze the map, complete a worksheet, and participate in group discussion to understand efforts to end lynchings in the United States.
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Concepts
american culture, american history, america, the united states, african american culture, african american history, african americans, civil rights, the civil rights movement, lynching, physical maps, political maps, data analysis, the progressive era, intolerance, tolerance, racism, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, jim crow laws
Instructional Ideas
- Guide a group discussion on the effects of the anti-lynching campaign
- Compare civil rights efforts during 1922 to modern day
Classroom Considerations
- Requires Internet access to complete a portion of the activity
Pros
- The activity is perfect for remote learning
- Students can complete the resource individually, in pairs, or as a group
Cons
- None