February 12, 1909

Founding of the NAACP

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People was founded to fight racial inequality through legal action, education, and advocacy.

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Key Figures Involved

The people who played a role in this event.

Portrait of W.E.B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois

1868–1963

Brilliant scholar and co-founder of the NAACP who fought for full civil rights and equality for Black Americans through education and activism.

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Portrait of Ida B. Wells

Ida B. Wells

1862–1931

Fearless journalist and activist who led a national crusade against lynching and co-founded the NAACP.

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Interactive workbook with reading passages, timeline activities, primary source analysis, and a quiz.

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📖 Lesson Plan

Founding of the NAACP | Lesson Plan
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Learning Objectives
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Describe the causes and effects of Founding of the NAACP and its significance in American history.
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Define and use vocabulary related to the event in context.
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Analyze a primary source connected to this event and draw conclusions.
Essential Question
"Why did Founding of the NAACP happen, and how did it change the course of history?"
Key Date
February 12, 1909
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📝 Student Workbook

Founding of the NAACP | Student Workbook
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Reading Comprehension

Read the passage about Founding of the NAACP and answer the questions below.

Questions
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What were the causes that led to this event?
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How did this event change American history?
Timeline Activity
Put these events in chronological order
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