Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

• Webquest
• tgrigsby_at_burlesonisd.net

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The purpose of this web quest is to familiarize
you with the life and times of those in the 30s
as well as helping one to appreciate the plight
of African Americans during this time period.
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Personal Testimonies
Of The Great Depression
Life in the 30s
Life of African Americans in the 30s
Answer the questions on the worksheet for these
links.
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Sharecropping
Click on pictures for links
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Government Regulations

• Jim Crow Laws
• What were they?
• How when were they done away with?

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More Government Help

• The New Deal
• What was it?
• How did it affect African Americans?

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What is your dream?

• Read the excerpts
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Have_a_Dreamkey_excerpts
• Write your own speech to the people of the 30s.

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Then
Comparing the cost of living Other helpful links
www.target.com www.sears.com
And Now
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Where is The South?
Click on the map to find out