Understanding the Black Power Movement

History
Year 11 / GCSE / Grade 10
7 questions
~14 mins
1 views0 downloads

About This Worksheet

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.

Worksheet Preview

Full preview • 7 questions

Understanding the Black Power Movement

Subject: HistoryGrade: Year 11 / GCSE / Grade 10
Name:
Date:
TeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizzTeachWhizz

Untitled Worksheet

Grade Year 11 / GCSE / Grade 10
A

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.

Source:

'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.

1.
Define the term 'Black Power' and explain its main goals during the Civil Rights Era. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
2.
Compare the ideas of Black Power with those of earlier Civil Rights activism. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
3.
Outline the concept of Black Nationalism and its role within the Black Power movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Black Power on the wider Civil Rights Movement. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
5.
Write a short paragraph explaining why some people supported Black Power and others opposed it. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
6.
Explain how Black Power influenced later movements for racial justice. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
7.
Describe the significance of the Black Power movement in the context of the Civil Rights Era. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

Quick Actions

What is Remix?

Create a new worksheet based on this one. Change the grade level, topic, number of questions, or difficulty - then generate a fresh version.

  • • Change grade level (Grade 6 → Grade 7)
  • • Swap topics (Harry Potter → Macbeth)
  • • Add more questions (10 → 15)
  • • Adjust difficulty

Details

Created
1/1/2026
Updated
1/1/2026
Type
worksheet