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The Significance and Factors of Black Power in the Civil Rights Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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This worksheet explores the importance and contributing factors of the Black Power movement during the Civil Rights Era, encouraging students to analyze and evaluate different influences.

Topics covered:

#Standard
#Black Power
#Significance & Factors
#Compare and rank the importance of these factors
#History
#Civil Rights Era
#Explain the significance of political, social, economic, and religious factors
#Identify and categorize the key factors influencing the Black Power movement

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The Significance and Factors of Black Power in the Civil Rights Era

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Introduction to Black Power

The Black Power movement emerged in the 1960s as a response to the ongoing struggle for civil rights. It emphasized Black pride, self-sufficiency, and political empowerment. Key figures like Malcolm X and organizations like the Black Panther Party played vital roles. The movement marked a shift from integrationist approaches to a more assertive stance on racial identity and independence.

1.
Categorize the following factors related to Black Power into Political, Social, Economic, or Religious: > The desire for Black self-determination, the influence of religious leaders, economic inequality, the advocacy for Black pride.
[3 marks]
2.
Outline the main aims of the Black Power movement as described in the introduction.
[3 marks]
B

Factors Influencing Black Power

Various factors contributed to the rise of Black Power, including political struggles, social movements, economic disparities, and religious influences. Understanding these helps explain why the movement gained momentum and significance in the 1960s.

1.
Compare the political and social factors that contributed to Black Power. Which was more significant? Justify your answer with evidence.
[6 marks]
2.
Explain how economic disparities influenced the rise of Black Power. Use evidence to support your answer.
[4 marks]
3.
Analyse the role of religious leaders in shaping the Black Power movement.
[6 marks]
4.
Rank the factors of political, social, economic, and religious influences in order of importance for the rise of Black Power. Justify your ranking.
[6 marks]
C

Evaluating the Significance

Understanding the relative importance of these factors helps us grasp why Black Power became a pivotal movement in the Civil Rights era.

1.
Explain which factor you think was the most significant in the rise of Black Power and justify your choice with evidence.
[6 marks]
2.
Compare the influence of social and religious factors on the Black Power movement. Which was more impactful? Why?
[6 marks]

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