Civil Rights Matching Game

Match terms and figures from the American Civil Rights Movement.

Terms and Definitions

SEGREGATION
Forced separation of races
BOYCOTT
Organized refusal to use a service
SIT-IN
Protest by occupying seats in segregated areas
INTEGRATION
Bringing together people of all races
AMENDMENT
Change or addition to the Constitution
ACTIVISM
Campaigning for social or political change
EQUALITY
The state of being equal in rights
PETITION
Formal written request for change
SUFFRAGE
The right to vote
NONVIOLENCE
Peaceful resistance to injustice

About Civil Rights

The American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s was a struggle for social justice and equal rights under the law. This matching game connects students with key terms about the movement's leaders, strategies, and landmark achievements.

Civil Rights Vocabulary

This matching game pairs civil rights terms with their definitions. Students connect SEGREGATION with the forced separation of races, BOYCOTT with organized refusal to use services, and MARCH with peaceful protest demonstrations.

How to Use This Matching Game in Class

After completing this matching game, lead a class discussion about how each term connects to broader themes of justice and equality. Have students research one term in depth and present a short summary to the class, linking past events to present-day issues.

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