The Unfair World US Civil Rights - Introduction Year 9 – Miss Hadden
Key Individuals - Portfolios Planners and a pen on your desk Starter Key Individuals - Portfolios What did you find out for homework? Share with the class
US Civil Rights – An Introduction Monday 18th March To make progress this lesson we are learning to: Be able to understand the structure of the US government Be able to describe and explain the origins of US Civil Rights
What are Civil Rights?
Complete the key words sheet Research definitions of the key words and write them in your own words We will revisit these throughout the unit
US Government Structure EXECUTIVE The President Elected every 4 years by the Electoral College LEGISLATURE Congress Senate 2 members per state Elected by population House of Representatives Number based on state population JUDICIARY The Supreme Court Uphold the US Constitution Highest court of appeal
US Government Structure
The United States
The US Civil War Key Points 1860 - Southern states leave the union because Lincoln is opposed to slavery 1861-1865 – a major war between the United States (“Union”) and the eleven Southern states (“Confederacy”) 1862 – Emancipation Proclamation – northern states free 4 million slaves in the south
Three amendments were made to the constitution Constitutional Amendments Three amendments were made to the constitution 13th Amendment (1865) – abolished slavery 14th Amendment (1868) – stated blacks were citizens and should have equal rights 15th Amendment (1870) – the vote should not be denied on account of race HOWEVER, the changes do not take place overnight. These amendments were the basis for Civil Rights campaigning.
Take notes on these terms The legacy of slavery Take notes on these terms Key concepts Ku Klux Klan Discrimination Segregation Jim Crow Laws
What was the legacy of slavery for African Americans? 12-Mark Practice What was the legacy of slavery for African Americans? Answer the question in your book Ku Klux Klan; Jim Crow Laws; Segregation; Discrimination
Essay Question: What was the legacy of slavery for African Americans? STEP 1 When writing an essay, you need an argument which you will prove throughout your writing. Essay Question: What was the legacy of slavery for African Americans? Your answer to this question will serve as your main argument in your essay. Your introduction will develop around this answer, and your main body paragraphs will prove this argument. Slavery in the United States was … The legacy of slavery for African Americans was …
STEP 2 Once you have your argument, you should develop an introduction around it. Argument: Slavery in the United States was … The legacy was … Your argument is quite specific, but for your reader to understand it fully, what else will they need information about? Argument: Slavery in the United States was … The legacy was … Your introduction should provide information about: Slavery and some key areas The impact of slavery on African Americans
STEP 3 Your body paragraphs must each be developed around one main idea, and each of these should prove your argument. Argument: Slavery in the US was… The legacy was … In each body paragraph, you will focus on one belief or view, and support your ideas with evidence. Firstly, slavery impacted African Americans’ lives because … Your body paragraphs should include the following: An impact of slavery that was felt by African Americans Specific evidence that illustrates that impact The consequences of the legacy of slavery on US society