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Teach your US History students Black history & political activism with this African American Studies lesson plan bundle on key figures, events, and movements that shaped Black history from the early 1900s through the Civil Rights Movement. Each lesson is designed for a 45-to-50-minute class period but can be easily adjusted for time.

Lessons Included:
Black History in the Early 1900s – Booker T. Washington & W.E.B. Du Bois
- Compare and contrast the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois, including their contributions to African American progress during the Gilded Age.
- 18 slides, 4 pages
Harlem Renaissance – Cultural & Political Expression in the 1920s and 1930s
- Explore the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on Black identity, featuring Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Louis Armstrong, and Marcus Garvey.
- 35 slides, 4 pages
African Americans in World War II – Military Service & Homefront Activism
- Examine the role of the Tuskegee Airmen, A. Philip Randolph, and the Double V Campaign in advancing civil rights during and after WWII.
- 29 slides, 4 pages
Civil Rights Movement – Activism Growth & March on Washington
- Analyze the rise of direct action, sit-ins, Freedom Rides, the Birmingham Campaign, and the March on Washington leading to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- 37 slides, 4 pages
Civil Rights Movement – Voting Rights & Selma March
- Investigate Black disenfranchisement, the Mississippi Freedom Summer, and the Selma-to-Montgomery marches, culminating in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
- 35 slides, 4 pages

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Total: 154 slides, 20 pages

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Each Lesson Plan Includes:
- PowerPoint Presentation: Ready-to-use, visually engaging slides.
- Guided Notes: Student-friendly fill-in-the-blank notes to accompany the lessons.
- Multiple Choice Quizzes: Quick quizzes of 6 questions in length to assess understanding.
- Teacher Answer Keys: Easy-to-reference answer keys for both guided notes and quizzes.

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Why Teachers Love This African American Studies Bundle:
- Emphasizes Black political activism and its role in shaping U.S. history
- Extremely content-rich
- Perfect for Black History Month, African American Studies, and U.S. History classes
- Designed for teachers of all experience levels
Get your students engaged with the powerful history of African American political activism!

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