What events/figures have shaped today’s society? Mr. Weisberger

Why is this important? Learning about influential figures and events helps us understand how the past effects the present and the present effects the future.

What qualities do leader’s possess? Honesty, Integrity, Charisma

How can events change future society? Economically, Socially, Politically

What is happening today that could change the future? Technological Developments, Political Changes, Environmental Issues, Economic Climate

How can I make a difference? Voting, Writing to various representatives, Community Service

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Photo retrieved from:

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Timeline of historically relevant events (1) Dr. King joins a movement called “ the bus boycott ” following the arrest of Rosa Parks on December 1, On December 5, 1955 he was elected president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. He became a spokesperson for the Montgomery bus boycott. November 13, 1956, bus segregation was deemed unconstitutional by The Supreme Court.

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Timeline of historically relevant events. CAUSE AND EFFECT (2) Dr. King formed the Southern Christian Leadership Conference to combat injustices such as school segregation. The U.S. Congress passed a Civil Rights Act. This was the first such act since reconstruction.

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Timeline of historically relevant events (3) CAUSE AND EFFECT April Dr. King writes, “Letter from Birmingham Jail” criticizing the government for allowing racial injustices. May The Birmingham Agreement is passed. Stores, restaurants, and schools would from then on be desegregated.

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Timeline of historically relevant events (4) CAUSE AND EFFECT August 28th, Famous “I Have a Dream” speech July 2, Civil Rights Act of 1964 is signed

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Relevance in Modern Society Example at the National Level Executive Order Affirmative Action Prohibits employers from engaging in descrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Example at the State Level Florida Educational Equity Act “Discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, or marital status against a student or an employee in the state system of public K-20 education is prohibited.”

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Words of wisdom

Example - Martin Luther King, Jr. Inspiration and the Civil Rights Movement Reaching the masses

Resources Brown, Clark, and Carrasquel (2010). Timeline of events in Martin Luther King, Jr. ’ s Life. Retrieved April 27, 2010 from Online Sunshine, Official Site of the Florida Legislature. (2010) Florida Statute Retrieved April 21, 2010 from p_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=equal+education&URL=CH1000/Sec05.HTM United States Department of Labor (2010). The Executive Order Retrieved April 24, 2010 from