Civil Rights Movement in Columbia
An eyewitness account and a lawyer recount the activities that happened in Columbia, South Carolina during the Civil Rights movement. The history of Edwards v. South Carolina is also reviewed.
Description
An eyewitness account and a lawyer recount the activities that happened in Columbia, South Carolina during the Civil Rights movement. The history of Edwards v. South Carolina is also reviewed.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- Describe the social protests in which students were participating in Columbia during the 1960s.
- Explain the circumstances for African Americans in Columbia during this time.
- Describe the student gathering that started at Mt. Zion Church. What were their goals?
- What is the verdict in the Edwards v. South Carolina Supreme Court case? Explain why this ruling is significant.
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Brown V. Board Of Education
- Civil Rights Movement
- Freedom Songs
- National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People
- Student Protest