Case study of the Civil Rights movement in the United States of America.

Possibly the most famous civil rights activist was Martin Luther King Jr., but there were many others before and since.

Browse the National Civil Rights Website. Note any quotes from individuals and what actions people took.

Here are some questions to help you with your notes:

• What are the issues raised on this page?
  

• Who are the people speaking for and against change?
  

• What are they saying?
  

• How did they get their message across to the people?
  

• What actions do the people take?
  

• What were the responses from the government and other groups?
  

• How do the words of the individuals reflect the freedom of speech?
  

• How do the actions of the people reflect the freedom of assembly?
  

Find other Internet sites that have information on this issue. Use these in your resource section.

Design a web page called Freedoms and hyperlink it to your Equal rights and justice page.

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