Civil Rights Movement Crossword

Solve clues about the struggle for equality and justice in America.

Across

Bravery in the face of danger
Legal entitlements of every citizen
Organized walk to protest injustice
Fairness and equal treatment under the law
Refusal to use a service as a form of protest
Public demonstration against a policy

Down

Coming together for a common cause
Famous speech topic: 'I Have a ___'
The state of being free from oppression
Paper used to cast a vote

About Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement was a decades-long struggle by African Americans and their allies to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States. Peaking in the 1950s and 1960s, it achieved landmark legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Civil Rights Movement Vocabulary

This crossword addresses the strategies, events, and ideals of the Civil Rights Movement through clues about forms of protest (BOYCOTT, MARCH, SITDOWN), legal milestones (AMENDMENT, INTEGRATE), and the broader goals of EQUALITY and JUSTICE.

How to Use This Crossword in Class

Use this crossword as a reflective activity after watching a civil rights documentary or reading speeches from the era. The clue-based format encourages students to think critically about what each term means in historical context, not just its dictionary definition.

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