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How successful was the civil rights movement by 1975?

The USA, 1954–75 conflict at home and abroad

Unit Summary

In this unit, pupils study a modern society and the issues that affected it in great depth over a shorter period. They learn about the key events, developments, people and stories that shaped this modern society over a period of around twenty to thirty years.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to make and evaluate judgement on the extent of progress in the civil rights movement by 1975.

Key Notes

  • Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights movement.
  • Although changes in education were slow, the bussing initiative brought rapid progress in the 1960s.
  • One area Nixon offered some support was the economy, although rates of unemployment remained higher for black Americans.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • bussing: bussing was a system of using coaches and buses to help black Americans attend integrated schools outside of their local area

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • As Nixon showed little interest in the civil rights movement after his election, the movement largely regressed in the 1970s.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

Progress in politics was limited by Nixon, who showed little intention of supporting the civil rights movement. Although changes in education were slow, the bussing initiative brought rapid progress in the 1960s.

2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'bussing'

bussing was a system of using coaches and buses to help black Americans attend integrated schools outside of their local area.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: As Nixon showed little interest in the civil rights movement after his election, the movement largely regressed in the 1970s. Correction: The extent of progress in the civil rights movement was largely dependent on the area of life you consider. For example, there was little change politically but there was some progress economically.

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