Inclusion vs Exclusion
What is segregation?
Separation; in American history, usually refers to the separation of races under law.
Where did Gandhi live?
India
Who inspired Martin Luther King Jr. to fight for change using non-violence?
Gandhi
They worked to improve the lives and working conditions of farm workers.
What did Malala fight for?
Malala fought for the lives of children, calling for more equal access to education for young people and girls around the world.
What was the importance of Congo Square?
Congo Square was a place where enslaved people could go to express themselves and culture, such as language and music. Consider the strength and courage it took for people of such circumstance — enduring a life of servitude, hard work, and even violence — to hold on to dreams, or moments of freedom.
What was Gandhi fighting for?
Gandhi eventually helped gain India’s independence from the British empire in 1947.
To create a more equal living status for black people (and largely people of color) in the United States.
Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez worked together to improve the working conditions for farmworkers in which state?
California
How did Malala fight for her cause?
Using her words- blogs
In The Kidnapped Prince: The Life of Olaudah Equiano, where was Olaudah’s home? What details do you remember about his home?
Olaudah lived in the village of Benin in Africa. His home was beautiful and full of rich culture.
Which tactics did Gandhi use to fight for his cause?
He practiced non-violent political tactics like boycotts, fasting, and protests (which also led to time in prison).
How did Rosa Parks fight for her cause?
She refused to give up her seat to a white man which led to her arrest and spotlight on the injustices people of color faced.
How was Dolores Huerta inspired?
She was an empathetic teacher and learned of the hardships of migrant farm workers, including their alarmingly low pay and unsafe working conditions.
What was the name of the group of religious extremists who, with violence, forced strict, unfair rules?
The Taliban
In the book, The Other Side, two young girls, one black and one white, are divided by a fence. What does the fence represent?
Segregation
What message did Gandhi spread?
To live a life centered on service and peace.
What do MLK Jr. and Rosa Parks have in common?
Using nonviolence tactics, fighting for equal rights for everyone, Civil Rights Movement activists, strong, brave, persistent
They led protests, marches, and strikes so that farmworkers would be treated more fairly.
Where did Malala live?
Swat Valley, Pakistan
What can be gained from considering the other side, what can be lost if we only see one side? (Think of the lesson from the book The Other Side).
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Why is it better to use the emotion of anger as a lamp rather than a lightning bolt?
Answers will vary. Use anger in a way to make change rather than hurt yourself or others.
List three other people who fought for basic civil rights in history.
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What was the name of the leader who helped Filipino farmworkers strike?
Larry Itliong
True or False: Malala is a warrior with words. Explain
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