Chapter 20.1
Racial Equality: The Struggle for Civil Rights in America
Explore the landmark events, laws, and nonviolent strategies that defined the civil rights movement and transformed the pursuit of racial equality in the United States.
What You'll Learn
Nonviolent strategies like boycotts and sit-ins challenged racial segregation effectively.
Brown v. Board overturned the separate but equal doctrine in education.
Federal intervention enforced desegregation when state governments actively resisted.
The Voting Rights Act passed after Selma marches shocked the nation.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze key civil rights vocabulary including affirmative action and desegregation.
2
Learners evaluate how economic pressure and media shaped civil rights outcomes.
3
Practice questions test understanding of landmark legislation and constitutional amendments.
Why This Matters
Understanding racial equality equips students to analyze American history critically and recognize how law, activism, and civic courage can transform society toward greater justice for all.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Civil Rights
Desegregation
Voting Rights
Nonviolent Protest
Constitutional Law
OH Curriculum Aligned
