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 * A DIVIDING MOVEMENT

You have seen the development of the Civil Rights Movement, and the original tactics used by many in the movement was one of peaceful protest, civil disobedience, and non-violence, and African Americans were working within an integrated movement for equality. However, as the 60s progressed, many people within the movement began to move away from the tactics and goals of Martin Luther King Jr.,the SCLC, and other organizations. . Why did this change occur, and what were the ideas and goals of this new branch of a divided movement? Use the resources and activities below to develop and understanding of "The Dividing Movement".

1) To begin - watch the video below as an overview of what happens between the March on Washington and 196 2) Read "[|A Changing Movement] " from ABC-CLIO, paying attention to the terms "Black Power", "Black Pride", and the Black Panther Party. 3) Check out the video clip below of the 1968 Olympics. How would you (in your Civil Rights Facebook role) react to the event?

1) Why did change occur? - John F. Kenedy was assasinated - Lyndon Johnson pushes civil rights through congress - Raceism resulted from integration and voting rights - The counrty became more aware of the attacks through the news - Blacks in cities struggled with poverty and poor quality of life - Riots occured throughout the counrty - Black power approach began to spread - The "power approach" was more millitant that Martin Luther King's peaceful approach; chants of freedom turned to chants of power - Whites were pushed out of movement
 * Answers:**

2) What were the ideas amd goals - Groups such as the Black Panthers and Nation of Islam wanted a black revolution - Blacks wanted a better quality of life - They wanted a safer envrioment to live in (so they armed themselves)

3) Response to 1968 Olympics I am proud of the medals won by our country no matter who won them. We are all equals. I believe that those competing in events should show respect to the national anthem ||