Understanding the Black Power Movement
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This worksheet explores key vocabulary and concepts related to the Black Power movement during the Civil Rights Era in America. It aims to develop students' understanding of the movement's ideas, significance, and impact.
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Understanding the Black Power Movement
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Vocabulary and Key Concepts of Black Power
Black Power was a movement that emerged in the 1960s advocating for racial dignity, economic and political self-sufficiency, and the empowerment of Black communities. It was a response to the perceived slow progress of the Civil Rights Movement and aimed to promote pride and strength among African Americans. Key terms associated with Black Power include: Black Nationalism, Self-Determination, Militancy, and Black Consciousness.
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'Black Power emphasized racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of Black-controlled institutions.' - Historian John Smith, 2005.
Provenance: Academic publication discussing the ideological foundations of Black Power.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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