Introduction
Introduction
WELCOME STUDENTS TO THE "WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM SCAVENGER HUNT" The story of the Watson family takes place during one of the darkest, yet most pivotal moments in American history. The U.S. South was caught up in the fight for basic human rights, later known as The Civil Rights Movement. In order to fully understand and appreciate the time period of this novel, you need to travel back in time....Let's go back to the 1960's.... Click on the "Task" tab and you will begin your journey.
Task
Your task is to travel back in time and discover what life was like in the
1960's and to learn about the Civil Rights Movement). You will visit
different websites, read and view different information and documents. Then
you will answer questions presented to you in this scavenger hunt. Record
your answers on the sheet provided to you by your teacher. GOOD LUCK!
I. WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE DURING THE 1960'S?
To find out, go to: American Cultural History 1960-1969
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A. Answer these questions.(6 pts.)
1. What was the average cost of gas?
2. What was the average cost of a car?
3. What was the average income?
* Look under "Events" to answer the following:
4. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and The Voting Rights Act of 1965 changed the lives of the African Americans minority by ensuring what for all?
5. Which President was assassinated in 1963? Who then became the President
of the United States?
B. Then, Browse through this site, reading information about art, theater,
film, fashions and fads, education,music, etc. Feel free to click on any of
the links.
C. If you want to experience the top ten defining moments of the 1960s-
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II. WHAT WERE SOME KEY EVENTS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT?
Visit the Civil Rights Movement Timeline webpage to answer the following
questions (8 pts):
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1. What event in 1960 triggered similiar nonviolent protests in the South
against segregation?
2. 1961- Who was the first black student to enroll in the University of
Mississippi? What happened as a result of this?
3. 1963, May- What tragic event (shown on television) was instrumental in
gaining sympathy for the civil rights movement?
4. 1963, August- What famous speech is delivered at the "March on
Washington" and by whom?
5. What tragic event in Birmingham,1963, killed four little girls, caused
more riots to erupt,and the death of two more black youths?
6. What important legislation (signed by President Johnson) prohibits
discrimination of any kinds based on race, color, religion or national
origin?
III. WHY WAS BIRMINGHAM SO IMPORTANT IN 1963? (3 pts.)
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to find out.
Answer these QUESTIONS: (3 pts.)
1. Why was Birmingham so important?
2. What was gained at Birmigham? State two results/actions.
IV. READ ABOUT THE INCIDENT AT WEST PARK (KELLY INGRAM)
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Answer these QUESTIONS: (4 pts.)
1. Why was the park an important site in the city of Birmingham?
2. What tragic event happened there?
3. Who did the police and firemen attack at this park that caused such a
public outcry?
4. Because of this event, the newly-elected mayor of Birmingham eventually
took what major action that changed the city?
V. READ ABOUT THE BOMBING AT THE SIXTEENTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
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Then, answer the following questions: ( 2 pts.)
1. What group was responsible for bombing the church?
2. This act along with the assassination of President Kennedy helped to
ensure the passage of what Act?
VI. REVIEW TIMELINE OF "HISTORY OF THE INVESTIGATIONS OF THE 1963
CHURCH BOMBING.
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Use the timeline to answer these questions: (5 pts.)
1. What man was tried and convicted in 1977 for the death of Densie McNair?
2. Which two men were finally indicted on first degree murder in May 2000 and
charged with "universal malice"? Which of the two was sentenced to "life
imprisonment?"
3. 1988- Which fourth man (died of cancer)admitted to involvement in the
bombing, but was never tried for the bombing of the church?
VII. REVIEW THE "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH BY DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
LISTEN TO A CLIP OF THE "I HAVE A DREAM" SPEECH
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Click here for facts about the speech
Answer these questions: (4 pts)
1. When did Dr. King give this speech?
2. Where did Dr. King give this speech? For what special event?
3. What was Dr. King's "dream?"
IX. VISIT POWERFUL DAYS IN BLACK & WHITE (A Photo-Tour of the Civil Rights
Movement)
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Write a short essay describing what you saw and your reactions to the images.
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE COMPLETE YOUR TOUR!
**MORE WEBSITES ABOUT THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT
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