Year 11 - History
Social and civil progress in the USA, c.1950-1973
America 1920–1973, Opportunity and inequality
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils undergo a period study that provides an unfolding narrative which tells a story about a period that shaped the world we live in today. They look at the key events, developments, people and stories that defined the chosen period.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to assess the extent of progress experienced by African Americans and women in the USA between the 1950s and 1970s.
Key Notes
- Many women and African Americans felt like second class citizens.
- Women and African Americans benefitted from changes in the law in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
- Some new laws were poorly enforced.
- Some groups continued to oppose equality for women and African Americans.
Vocabulary To Learn
- second class citizen: someone who is not given the same rights and opportunities as other people in a society, usually because they belong to a particular group
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- New laws immediately improved the lives of women and African Americans.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Summarise this historical learning in two key ideas.
Many women and African Americans felt like second class citizens. Women and African Americans benefitted from changes in the law in the 1950s, 60s and 70s.
2. Define this history term and explain why it matters in this topic. 'second class citizen'
someone who is not given the same rights and opportunities as other people in a society, usually because they belong to a particular group.
3. Correct this common history misconception using evidence language.
Mistake: New laws immediately improved the lives of women and African Americans. Correction: Poor enforcement and unchanged attitudes undermined the impact of some changes in the law.
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