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exercises 1

Claudette Colvin text

Write down 3 segregation rules for Alabama buses in 1955.

What was Claudette's act of protest?

What do you think of the way the police treated Claudette? Explain

Do you think the protests were a good way to stop segregation? Explain your answer.

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Why they march text

strategy 1

strategy 2

strategy 3

This strategy is being stopped by a large organisation.

This strategy is supported by more than half of all Americans.

This strategy will have the opposite effect according to researchers.

Which strategy is the most effective against shootings, do you think? Explain your answer.

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Why we march video

Which of the 5 reasons given above is the best reason to march, according to you? Explain your answer.

What do the activists want to change?

Why can't politicians make this change? Select the 3 reasons mentioned in the video.

What will most definitely not help against gun violence, according to Sarah?

1. arming more school staff
2. banning assault rifles
3. background checks on students

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why they became activists

This person felt guilty about what he/she was doing.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person felt like the world was getting worse and worse.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person had a very difficult youth.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person got angry when he/she was watching a video.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person became more hopeful about the world when he/she spoke to young people

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person is religious.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person puts her/his activism before schoolwork.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

This person witnessed a natural disaster.

1. Alexandria
2. Jane
3. Xiuhtezcatl
4. Hafsa

Write an argument to support each cause. You can use information from the videos.

Climate activism is important because

Vegan activism is important because

LGBT (Lesbian Gay Bi Trans) activism is important because

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The effect of protests video

Who gave a famous speech at the March on Washington?

1. Martin Luther King
2. President Kennedy
3. Rosa Parks

How did the March on Washington send a really powerful message?

1. Because a lot of people gave speeches.
2. Because an incredible amount of people were at the protest.
3. Because police had to use force against the protesters.

Why are protests successful according to Gerald Yeung? Give 2 reasons.

How can you make real changes happen?

1. When a cause goes from protesting to politics.
2. When politicians join your protest.
3. When you don't stop protesting until they listen.