The Civil Rights Era: Black Power and Its Impact

History
Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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~12 mins
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This worksheet explores the timeline of the Black Power movement during the Civil Rights Era, encouraging students to understand key events and their significance.

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The Civil Rights Era: Black Power and Its Impact

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
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Timeline of the Black Power Movement

Source A: Excerpt from Stokely Carmichael's Speech (1966)

'Black Power is about pride, self-determination, and control over our communities. It is a call for black people to unite and stand up against injustice.' Provenance: Speech delivered by Stokely Carmichael, leader of SNCC, in 1966.

1.
Outline the main ideas expressed in Source A about Black Power. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the ideas in Source A with a typical civil rights approach that emphasizes integration. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
B

Key Events in the Black Power Movement

Source B: Excerpt from the Black Panther Party's 10-Point Program

'We want freedom. We want full employment. We want an end to robbery by capitalism.' Provenance: Official statement from the Black Panther Party, 1966.

1.
Explain the main demands of the Black Panther Party as shown in Source B. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Analyse how the Black Panther Party's demands reflected the goals of the Black Power movement. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
C

Legacy and Impact of Black Power

Source C: Historian's View on Black Power

'Black Power challenged mainstream civil rights strategies by advocating for racial pride, self-defense, and community control. It inspired many young African Americans to take pride in their identity and demand change.' Provenance: Comment by historian Dr. Lisa Carter, 2020.

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Compare the impact of Black Power with earlier civil rights strategies. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain how Black Power influenced future movements for racial justice. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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