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The Rise and Fall of the Jim Crow Era

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Young scholars explore African American history by researching the Jim Crow laws. In this Civil Rights instructional activity, students define the Jim Crow laws, the reasons they were put into place, and how they were ultimately defeated. Young scholars write a paper about the volatile era between 1870 and 1960 and paint an image that reflects a political message about the unjust laws.

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painting, african american history, civil rights, human rights, civics, jim crow laws, reconstruction

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african american history, civil rights, jim crow laws, painting activity, southern u.s., english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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