Understanding the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1920-1973)

History
GCSE
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~26 mins
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A comprehensive worksheet exploring the Civil Rights Movement in the USA, focusing on key events, sources, and causes, designed for GCSE students.

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Understanding the Civil Rights Movement in the USA (1920-1973)

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Grade GCSE
A

Historical Context

Read the background information carefully and consider the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in American history.
B

Section A: Knowledge Recall

Answer the following questions to test your knowledge of key facts and events related to the Civil Rights Movement.
1.
When did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place?
[1 mark]
A1955-1956
B1960-1961
C1963-1964
D1965-1966
2.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
[1 mark]
3.
Which law ended segregation in public places in the USA?
[1 mark]
ACivil Rights Act 1964
BVoting Rights Act 1965
CBrown v. Board of Education
DFair Housing Act
4.
Describe the significance of the March on Washington.
[2 marks]
5.
Name one key figure involved in the Civil Rights Movement and their contribution.
[1 mark]
C

Section B: Source Analysis

Read each source carefully and answer the questions about its purpose, audience, and reliability.
1.
Source: 'Segregation is a moral issue that must be challenged.' - A speech by Martin Luther King Jr. What was the purpose of this source?
[2 marks]
2.
Who was the intended audience for this speech?
[1 mark]
3.
Assess the reliability of this source as a primary document.
[3 marks]
D

Section C: Explanation

Write detailed explanations for the following questions, using historical terminology where appropriate.
1.
Explain why the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a significant turning point.
[3 marks]
2.
Describe how non-violent protest contributed to the success of the Civil Rights Movement.
[3 marks]
3.
Explain the importance of key events like the Birmingham Campaign or Selma March in advancing civil rights.
[3 marks]
E

Section D: Extended Writing

Write a detailed response to the following question, supporting your ideas with evidence.
1.
To what extent was non-violent protest the most effective strategy used by the Civil Rights Movement?
[10 marks]
2.
How far do you agree that legislative change was the most important achievement of the Civil Rights Movement?
[12 marks]

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Created
12/31/2025
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12/31/2025
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