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Causes and Consequences of the Civil Rights Movement: Focus on MLK

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Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
7 questions
~14 mins
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This worksheet explores the causes that led to the rise of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement, as well as the consequences of their actions, encouraging students to analyze and compare historical events.

Topics covered:

#MLK
#Standard
#Explain the main causes that contributed to the rise of MLK and the Civil Rights Movement
#Compare different events and their impacts during the Civil Rights Era
#History
#Cause and Consequence
#Analyze the consequences of MLK's leadership for American society
#Civil Rights Era

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Causes and Consequences of the Civil Rights Movement: Focus on MLK

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Grade Year 9 / GCSE / Grade 8
A

Introduction to MLK and the Civil Rights Movement

Source A: Speech by Martin Luther King Jr., 1963

'I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal."' Provenance: Speech delivered during the March on Washington, August 1963.

1.
Outline the main ideas presented in Source A about MLK's vision for America. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
B

Causes of the Civil Rights Movement

Source B: Excerpt from the Brown v. Board of Education ruling, 1954

'Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.' Provenance: Supreme Court decision that declared segregation in schools unconstitutional.

1.
Compare the impact of Source B with the events leading up to it. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Explain why events like the Montgomery Bus Boycott were significant in the Civil Rights Movement. (3 marks)
[3 marks]
C

Consequences of MLK's Leadership

Source C: Newspaper article, 1968

'The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. marked a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement, leading to increased awareness and further activism.' Provenance: Published shortly after MLK's death.

1.
Analyze the impact of MLK's death on the Civil Rights Movement. (5 marks)
[5 marks]
2.
Compare the methods used by MLK with other civil rights leaders. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
D

Legacy of MLK and the Civil Rights Movement

Source D: Modern commentary

'MLK’s leadership helped to dismantle legal segregation and inspired generations to pursue justice.' Provenance: Contemporary analysis by a civil rights historian.

1.
Explain the long-term effects of MLK’s leadership on American society. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the effectiveness of peaceful protests with other methods used in the Civil Rights Movement. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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