To kill a mockingbird and the scottsboro Boys
BEFORE YOUR FIRST LIBRARY VISIT: Watch the two videos below before your first library visit. On your pathfinder under the area labeled "Thoughts on the Videos," reflect on what you learned. What did you think? What did you notice? What was your reaction? This will be discussed and checked on your first library visit.
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RESEARCH overview
By the end of this research project, you should have a solid understanding of Jim Crow Laws and the circumstances involving the Scottsboro boys.
As you research, think about how this time in history compares to what you're reading in To Kill a Mockingbird. You are expected to answer the following questions:
As you research, think about how this time in history compares to what you're reading in To Kill a Mockingbird. You are expected to answer the following questions:
- What are the Jim Crow Laws? How did they become laws?
- How did the Jim Crow Laws impact the lives of African Americans in the South?
- Who are the Scottsboro Boys?
- What was their crime?
- What are the details of the trial?
Scottsboro Boys Research Pathfinder
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Gale Database Research Note Paper
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