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The Black Panther Party

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 describe the contributions of the Black Panther Party.

Key Notes

  • The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966, and was inspired by the beliefs of the Black Power movement.
  • The Black Panther Party encouraged self-sufficiency in the black community and sought to take down 'the establishment'.
  • The Black Panther Party's biggest achievement was the Free Breakfast for Children Program.
  • The Black Panther Party eventually disbanded after constant targeting from the FBI and the murder of 27 Black Panthers.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Black Power: Black Power is the political name for groups aiming for self-determination for black Americans
  • establishment: the establishment is a system of politics and government that some argue enables racial and economic inequality

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Malcolm X founded the Black Panther Party.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.

The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966, and was inspired by the beliefs of the Black Power movement. The Black Panther Party encouraged self-sufficiency in the black community and sought to take down 'the establishment'.

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

Black Power is the political name for groups aiming for self-determination for black Americans.

3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.

Mistake: Malcolm X founded the Black Panther Party. Correction: The ideas of Malcolm X in his later life would inspire the Black Power movement; this in turn inspired the Black Panther Party in the year after his death. The party was founded by Bobby Seale and Huey Newton.

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