Honors Assignment is HERE
These were the probing questions on the handout from our library work days, organized under the original questions
a. What, specifically, were they MOST known for during the Civil Rights era? (other ways this question could be asked: What were their biggest accomplishments? How are they remembered? What was their biggest impact?)
Achievements, Who were they in this movement? Were they successful? How are they remembered? What was there overall impact on the movement as a whole?
b. What were their core beliefs that motivated them to do the things they did, fighting for Civil Rights (this should political and religious beliefs)?
Family history / ethnicity / race / etc., Experiences growing up, Important Relationships including family, friends & colleagues, Educational experiences, How did your individual feel about major happenings like the freedom rides, sit-ins, specific, marches, demonstrations, and major legislation passed. What brought them into the work that they did? What inspired them? What types of political beliefs did they hold? What were their ideologies & strongest viewpoints?
c. What groups did they lead, or were they involved with? What was their role in these groups?
Affiliated Groups, Role in the Civil Rights movement, Who did they work or interact with? What groups did they work with or lead?
d. What major Civil Rights Era events were they involved in and in what capacity? Each person will need to submit all notes (3 page minimum, likely more for most of you) and a bibliography page,Did they have other civil rights leaders they were close to? That they were in opposition with? What events did they help to organize? What was the outcome of these events? Who agreed with them and who disagreed with them.
