CONTEXT

In this section you can familiarise yourself with key dates, events and people who were influential in the US struggle for civil rights.

BEFORE YOU START

Discuss the following questions with a partner to work out what you already know.

• 1. Who are some key names in the US civil rights movement?
• 2. What do you know about these people?
• 3. What period in history (approximately) do we associate with the US civil rights movement?
• 4. What big events have you heard of that are linked to this period in history?
• 5. Why and how are some of the same issues still relevant today?

If you’re stuck,look here for some clues to get you started.