Attitudes to race

Race Relation 19551968 Unit To what extent did racial inequality exist in the USA in the 1950’s?

Connection • What do we mean by • To what extent – Use of language

Where did inequality begin?

17th and 18th Centuries

• 1863 – Slavery ended in the US • 1866 – Formation of the KKK • 1876-1965 • The Jim Crow Laws (see page 136/137)

Demonstration Summarise in your own words

• What the Jim Crow laws were and how the laws would influence the lives of black Americans.

• Who the KKK were and an overview of their power.

Refer to events in; • 1910 • 1951-52 • 1958 – Battle of Hayes Pond

Review/Evaluate The Jim Crow laws

• http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=gTXrsKb0UkI &feature=related