Understanding the Black Power Movement during the Civil Rights Era

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~16 mins
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Understanding the Black Power Movement during the Civil Rights Era

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Source Analysis: The Black Power Speech

Source A: 'The Black Power Manifesto'

"We demand respect, equality, and the right to define our own destiny. The Black Power movement is about asserting our identity and fighting against oppression. We believe that true freedom can only be achieved when Black people control their own communities, their politics, and their economy. It is time for Black people to stand up and take control of their future, rejecting the passive acceptance of segregation and discrimination. Our struggle is for dignity, self-determination, and justice. We will no longer be silent or accept second-class status; Black Power is about empowerment and pride." Provenance: Statement issued by the Black Panther Party, 1966, political manifesto

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Questions

1.
Explain the main ideas expressed in Source A about Black Power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the purpose of Source A with typical civil rights speeches of the earlier 1960s. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the provenance of Source A and discuss how it might influence its reliability. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse how useful Source A is for understanding the goals of the Black Power movement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Describe how the language used in Source A helps convey its message. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
6.
Compare the tone of Source A with early civil rights speeches. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Outline the main differences between the goals of the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power movement as seen in Source A. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
8.
Explain why some people supported the Black Power movement while others opposed it. (6 marks)
[6 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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