During this lesson plan students will identify important legislation passed by President Lyndon B. Johnson during the 1960's Civil Rights Movement. In addition, students will analyze primary sources to further understand the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, and President Johnson's interaction with the movement's leaders. Finally, students will determine the overall legacy of President Johnson's civil rights legislation.
Recommended level: High School: Ninth Grade through Twelfth Grade
1. LBJ and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s