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Marching on Washington: We Have a Dream Too

Marching on Washington: We Have a Dream Too. Objectives: -Understand the causes, course and impact of the Civil Rights Movement -Understand the importance of the role of students during the Civil Rights Movement protests.

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Marching on Washington: We Have a Dream Too

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  1. Marching on Washington: We Have a Dream Too Objectives: -Understand the causes, course and impact of the Civil Rights Movement -Understand the importance of the role of students during the Civil Rights Movement protests

  2. In 1963 activists were inspired to revive A. Philip Randolph’s plan for a march on Washington to bring attention to the attacks on Birmingham children, the murder of Medgar Evers in Mississippi, and the widening economic gap between whites and blacks. Early plans to picket the White House, lie down on airport runways, and disrupt Congress were given up in favor of a structured program to appeal for government intervention. On August 28th, 1963, participants gathered on the Washington mall. After ten spokesmen presented ten specific demands to party leaders at the Capitol, two hundred thousand people marched to the Lincoln Memorial. Although it impressively communicated the growing number of activists, the march did not lead to any immediate results. It was at the March on Washington that King delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech. Background

  3. Students will read, “I Have a Dream” speech silently. • Divide students into groups “ I Have A Dream”

  4. Answer the following questions: • What were some of Dr. King’s criticisms about the US government? • What were some of the issues King addressed in the speech? • What are some issues today that are similar to the issues that King addressed? • One sheet of paper for the group will be fine. Discussion Questions

  5. The March on Washington included: • A particular geographical location and venue • Had singers • Political speakers • Other activists • Prayer or Mediation • A pledge The March on Washington

  6. In your groups, you will create a program for your protests. • Complete the March on ______________ • Be ready to present March on ________________

  7. Listen to MLK give his “I Have a Dream” speech. • Found at: http://youtu.be/HRIF4_WzU1w “I Have a Dream”

  8. In your notebook, write about three dreams of justice and/or equality you would like to see happen in your lifetime. Reflection

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