Civil Rights and Social Justice Fundamentals

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Course Outline

  1. Key Vocabulary
  2. Vocabulary Practice
  3. Important Figures
  4. KKK Definition
  5. Past Perfect Grammar

1. Key Vocabulary

Key Concepts & Definitions

  • Segregation: A situation where people are kept apart because of their race or differences, often enforced by laws or social practices.
  • Racism: The belief that some races are inherently better than others, leading to discrimination and unfair treatment based on race.
  • Equality: The state in which everyone is treated the same, with equal rights and opportunities, regardless of race or background.
  • Freedom: The condition of being free from restrictions or oppression, allowing individuals to act and make choices freely.
  • Rights: Basic freedoms and entitlements that all people should have, such as the right to vote, to protest, or to be treated fairly.
  • To fight for: To struggle or defend a cause, advocating for change or justice through activism or protest.

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Practice quiz preview

1. What was Abraham Lincoln's primary purpose in the context of civil rights?

2. What was a primary cause behind the formation of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?

3. How would you correctly describe Abraham Lincoln's role in the abolition of slavery when applying key vocabulary?

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Segregation β€” definition?

Separation based on race or differences.

Racism β€” role?

Belief in racial superiority and discrimination.

Equality β€” concept?

Treating everyone the same with rights.

KKK β€” what?

White supremacist hate group promoting racial hatred.

Past perfect β€” function?

Shows completed action before another past event.

To abolish β€” meaning?

To formally end a law or practice.

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