HEROES
Give 3 qualities a hero/heroin must have
determined, dedicated, courageous, trustworthy, ...
Complete : In the USA, slavery lasted from ... to ...
from 1619 to 1863.
What was "segregation" in the USA?
The enforced and legal separation of racial groups
Who was the leader of the Pacificist Movement ?
Martin Luther King Jr.
What is a "shantytown" in French?
un bidonville
3 jobs which are usually considered as heroic jobs .
Firefighters (or firemen), soldiers, doctors, nurses, volunteers, ...
Who freed the slaves ?
President Abraham Lincoln.
Which event made segregation legal ? When ?
The "Plessy VS Ferguson" case - in 1898
When was the segregation in schools declared illegal ?
in 1954
Give a synonym in English for "courage".
Bravery
How do you say in English : 1)une prouesse, un exploit
2) digne de confiance 3)ne jamais abandonner
- an achievement
- trustworthy
- never give up
Which Amendment declared that black people were citizens of the USA ? When was it taken ?
the 14th Amendment, in 1868
Where did racial segregation take place in the USA ? Why ?
In the "Deep South" (South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Georgia, ...) because of its past linked to slavery.
Which event led to desegregation of public transport in 1955 ?
The Montgomery bus boycott
What are the opposites for : 1) equal 2) fair ?
unequal / unfair
What is a "Hero/heroin" ? (definition)
A hero / heroin is someone who is ready to sacrifice himself to rescue / protect / save others.
A hero does the right thing, whatever it takes. He / she is trustworthy, courageous / brave , determined and dedicated / he never gives up.
A hero is also a person who is admired for his / her outstanding achievements and noble qualities.
There are "everyday heroes" and "historical heroes" who achieved great things for mankind.
The right to vote for African Americans was declared in ... by the ... Amendment.
in 1870 / 15th Amendment
Give 3 examples of Jim Crow Laws, using BE FORBIDDEN TO or NOT BE ALLOWED TO !
White people and black people were forbidden to attend the same schools.
Colored people weren't allowed to sit at the front of buses.
Mixed marriages weren't allowed.
Which major event took place in 1963 in Washington DC ?
the famous "I have a Dream" speech by MLK
3 ways to express your opinion !
In my opinion, to my mind, as far as I'm concerned, to me , as for me , I personally think, ...
Who is your favourite hero / heroin ? Why ? speak 1 mn !
My favourite hero is ... because ...
Who was elected the 1st black president in the USA ? when ?
Barack Obama, in 2008
Explain what was the "separate but equal" clause !
Different racial groups could be required to use different public facilities as long as they were equal.
Give 2 facts about the Civil Rights Act !
It was declared in 1964 and it made segregation illegal.
Team challenge : remember the vocabulary list (POLITICS -> "Origins") -> 8 words !
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