A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement Lesson 3
Investigating Emmett Till's Historical Context
Overview:
This lesson is part of the following unit:
A Pivotal Moment in the Civil Rights Movement: The Murder of Emmett Till
In this lesson, students will explore primary documents in order to learn more about the historical context of Emmett Till's murder. Studying about segregation, the rise of the media, the impact of World War II, and earlier civil rights activism will help students develop an awareness of how multiple factors combine to influence events. Many students have practiced drawing simple cause-effect relationships, and the activity in this lesson pushes them toward deeper historical analysis.
