Chronology
What is the name of the war that ended slavery?
Civil War
The US government guarantees me the right to vote in every election.
Democracy
What year did the Nadir begin?
1890
What is racism?
prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
What school did Mr. Garcia attend for Undergrad?
GW or The George Washington University
What is the name of the time period after the Civil War where the federal government extended rights to African Americans?
Reconstruction
During Reconstruction, the KKK was created to incite fear in black Americans and white Republicans.
Oppression
What year did the Nadir end?
1940
Is racism natural or does it have a cause?
It has a CAUSE! Racism is NOT natural.
Where is Mr. Garcia from?
Eastern shore of MD
What is the time period between 1890 and 1940?
The Nadir
In the Sneetches, this group had stars on their belly.
What does Nadir mean in arabic?
"Low Point"
What are the two causes of racism in society?
History/Events AND Cognitive dissonance
How many years has Mr. Garcia worked at KIPP?
Seven (7)
Name four major time periods / eras between 1860 and 1960.
Civil War, Reconstruction, The Nadir, Civil Rights Movement
I believe that paying taxes is important to fund projects, like schools and bridges. I hate paying taxes.
Cognitive Dissonance
What happened during the Nadir?
White racism increased throughout the U.S.
How did white Americans rationalize their racist beliefs in the 1890s?
I believe in freedom everyone. Freedom is denied to African Americans. So, African Americans are not ready for freedom.
What is Mr. Garcia's zodiac sign?
GEMINI!
Contract OR exclusion
What does the racism curve reveal?
That racism increases and decreases (changes) over time.
What is one positive lesson we can learn from the racism curve?
That although racism can increase, it can also decrease!
On what day in June of 1990 was Mr. Garcia born?