LEADERS. BORN OR MADE?
MARTIN LUTHER KING
The Montgomery Bus Boycott (1955-56)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_omQ841ZAWg&ab_channel=HISTORY
Discussion points:
- Why did the boycott succeed? Were the actions of both the citizens of Montgomery as well as those of the US Supreme Court necessary for its success?
- How do you think people around the world who looked to the United States as a beacon of freedom might have felt and thought when they read about the boycott and the laws and practices that led to it?
- What do you think led Rosa Parks to decide to take a stand against discrimination and segregation?
NELSON MANDELA
Apartheid- Interactive video
Discussion points:
- What part of Apartheid’s story surprised or shocked you most? Why?
- How do you think Mandela’s years in prison affected the way he led after 1990?
- Do you think international actions (like embargoes or sanctions) are important to end injustice, or must change come mostly from inside a country?
- Even though Apartheid ended in 1994, what problems do you think South Africa still faces today because of its history?
- Can you think of another example in history (or today) where laws divided people by race, religion, or ethnicity? How is it similar or different?
VOCABULARY- WORD SEARCH
Fill in with key vocabulary from Martin Luther King’s and Nelson Mandela’s speeches.
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