Civil Rights (Lecture slides, videos, and guided notes sheet)

Expanding Civil Rights in America is a 32-page teaching resource that covers the historical fight for civil rights in an engaging way. The PowerPoint slides and embedded videos provide an informative overview of key events and figures, including the Emancipation Proclamation, Reconstruction Amendments, Jim Crow laws, Plessy v. Ferguson's "separate but equal" ruling, 24th Amendment ending poll taxes, and the pivotal Civil Rights Act. Students will gain crucial background knowledge through the lecture content and check their understanding with a mini-quiz on constitutional amendments. This resource can be used flexibly for whole-class instruction, small group discussions, or independent review. The content strikes a factual yet accessible tone for middle and high school learners. Educators of history and government will appreciate having an all-in-one toolkit to teach this essential topic.