Marcus Garvey and the Rise of Black Nationalism - 4th Grade Adaptation

Goals:

Aim
What choices were available to African Americans at the turn of the last century when facing racist America?

At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Evaluate the concept of "Black Nationalism".
• Understand how African Americans might consider Marcus Garvey's "Back to Africa" movement as a realistic choice
• Identify other leading figures in the history of black nationalism

Essential Questions:

• What constituted an act of resistance of African Americans against the institution of slavery?
• Are some acts of resistance more effective than others?