Civil Rights Movement Reading Passages
Reading Results
Jackie Robinson Breaks Baseball's Color Barrier
This engaging history passage explores how Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, changing U....
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Rosa Parks and the Montgomery Bus Boycott
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the brave actions of Rosa Parks and the beginning of the Montgomery ...
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Martin Luther King Jr. and "I Have a Dream"
This engaging history reading passage introduces students to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., focusing on ...
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The March on Washington
This history reading passage explores the March on Washington, a key moment in the Civil Rights Movement. Students learn...
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School Integration: Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine
This engaging history reading passage explores the stories of Ruby Bridges and the Little Rock Nine, two important group...
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Sit-Ins and Freedom Riders Fight for Justice
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the brave actions of sit-in participants and Freedom Riders during t...
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964
This engaging U.S. history reading passage explores the Civil Rights Act of 1964, a landmark law that helped end segrega...
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Voting Rights for African Americans
This passage explores the important history of voting rights for African Americans in the United States, following a cle...
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Cesar Chavez and Farm Workers' Rights
This engaging history reading passage explores the life and impact of Cesar Chavez, a key leader in the fight for farm w...
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