From Reconstruction to Civil Rights 1877-1981

Unit 4

• x2 2000 word essay (40% mark)

• Part A: focus on the significance of one factor, individual, development or movement over a short period

• Part B: Focus on significance of factor, individual, development or movement within a wider context

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From Reconstruction to Civil Rights 1877-1981

From Reconstruction to Civil Rights 1877-1981

How did the make up of American Society change 1877-1981?

Task 1

• Make a list of all the different ethnic groups that you can think of that live in America today in 2012

• How accurate were you?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Ethnic_groups_in_the_United_States

How did the make up of American Society change 1877-1981?

How did the make up of American Society change 1877-1981?

rare or forgotten….

Task 2:

Study the table:• What trends you can see?• What problems could you envisage arising from these trends?

(i.e. areas – Western/ Eastern Europe, South America. Peaks and troughs.)

How did the make up of American Society change 1877-1981?

Task 3

Use all the information we have discussed to answer the question.

Please include…

• Areas• Amount• Problems that will arise as a result of the changes

Extension:

• Is change always significant?

How did the make up of American Society change 1877-1981?

What is the most significant change in this movie?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXceJA-eoJg