A comprehensive pacing guide and activity resource designed to cover the remaining 11th Grade US History TEKS before the STAAR test on April 16th. This lesson provides a day-by-day calendar for A/B block schedules and high-engagement activities for each remaining historical era.
A year-long protest that used economic pressure to end bus segregation. It proved that organized people could change laws.
MARCH ON WASHINGTON (1963)
Massive protest for "Jobs and Freedom." Dr. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech to 250,000 people.
Intelligence Dossier
ROSA PARKS
"The Mother of the Movement." Her refusal to move to the back of the bus sparked the boycott that launched Dr. King into the national spotlight.
TEKS 24B Alignment
DIVERSE VOICES (TEKS 9C, 25D)
CHICANO MOVEMENT
Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta organized the UFW. They used boycotts and hunger strikes to win rights for migrant farm workers.
NATIVE AMERICAN MOVEMENT
The AIM fought for sovereignty (self-rule) and demanded the government honor old treaties.
Intelligence Dossier
BETTY FRIEDAN
Author of The Feminine Mystique. She helped start NOW and fought for women’s equality in the workplace.
TEKS 24B Alignment
INTEL LEVEL: SCAFFOLDED | PAGE 2 of 3
THE LEGISLATIVE OFFENSIVE
TEKS 9G, 9I, 17D, 20A
CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964
Made it illegal to discriminate based on race, religion, or sex in public places and jobs. It was the most powerful law since the 1800s.
VOTING RIGHTS ACT OF 1965
Banned literacy tests and sent federal agents to register minority voters in the South.
Intelligence Dossier
HECTOR P. GARCIA
Surgeon and WWII veteran who founded the American G.I. Forum. He fought for the rights of Mexican-American veterans and students.
TEKS 24B Alignment
AMENDMENT WATCH
24
Banned Poll Taxes—the final end of paying to vote.
26
Lowered the voting age to 18.
THE GREAT SOCIETY (TEKS 17D)
President Lyndon B. Johnson launched programs to end poverty. Programs like Head Start and Medicare raised the Standard of Living for millions.
TITLE IX (1972)
Part of the educational shift to ensure girls and women have equal opportunities in schools and sports.
ERA SUMMARY: THE REDEFINITION OF EQUALITY
The Civil Rights Movement changed America by using the 14th Amendment to force the government to protect all citizens. It moved power from state laws back to the Federal Constitution, expanding the promise of freedom to everyone.
BRIEFING COMPLETE
INTEL LEVEL: MASTER | PAGE 3 of 3
Rosa Parks
March on Washington: 250,000 gathered. King gave his "________________" speech.
Dossier: Rosa Parks
Primary Impact of her refusal:
The Movement Expands
Chicano Rights: Chavez & Huerta organized the ____________. Used boycotts of ________________.
Native Rights: AIM demanded that the government follow historical ________________ (treaties).
Dossier: Betty Friedan
Author of "The ________________ Mystique." Primary goal:
Mission Log: Justice Gallery Part 3: Legislative Victories
Part 3: Legislative Victories
Washington Victories
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Illegal to ________________ based on race, religion, or sex in public places.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Banned ________________________________ and registered new voters.
Dossier: H.P. Garcia
Founder of the ________________ Forum. Key contribution:
Amendment Watch
24
Banned the ________________________.
26
Voting age lowered to ____________.
LBJ & Results
LBJ's plan to end poverty: "________________________________." Aimed to raise Standard of Living.
Define: Standard of Living
Title IX (1972): ensured opportunities for ________________ in schools.
ERA SUMMARY: Redefining Equality
Synthesis Challenge: Summarize how power shifted in America during this era based on Briefing 103.
Assignment Code: 103-GL-V2 | Page 3 of 3
J The privatization of the Social Security and Medicare systems
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
March on Washington
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Which of the following completes the sequence of events above?
A Passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
B The beginning of the Mexican-American War
C Ratification of the 13th Amendment
D Passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act
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What was a major ideological difference between Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black Panthers?
F King supported segregation while the Panthers supported integration.
G King advocated for non-violent resistance while the Panthers advocated for armed self-defense.
H King worked for economic reform while the Panthers worked only for religious freedom.
J King sought to overthrow the government while the Panthers sought to work within it.
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The 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution increased participation in the political process by —
A granting women the right to vote in national elections
B eliminating poll taxes as a requirement for voting
C lowering the voting age from 21 to 18 years old
D restricting voting rights to property owners
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President Dwight D. Eisenhower sent federal troops to Little Rock Central High School in 1957 primarily to —
F prevent the school from closing due to lack of local funding
G enforce a federal court order to integrate the public school
H protect Governor Orval Faubus from civil rights demonstrators
J oversee the election of a new school board for the district
Assessment Complete | Page 2 of 2
Chicano Rights
Cesar Chavez & Dolores Huerta used boycotts (Grapes) to win rights for migrant workers.
Women’s Equality
Betty Friedan wrote "The Feminine Mystique" and started NOW for job equality.
Native Pride
AIM fought for sovereignty and the enforcement of historical treaties.
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The Legislative Offensive
Civil Rights Act of 1964
Illegal to discriminate in public places (hotels, restaurants) and employment.
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Voting Rights Act of 1965
Banned literacy tests. Allowed millions of minorities to register.
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24th
Ended Poll Taxes
9G/9I
TEKS Alignment
26th
Vote at 18
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The Impact: Great Society
Standard of Living
LBJ's programs like Medicare and Head Start aimed to end poverty and increase how well people live.
Title IX (1972)
Ensured Equal Opportunities for women in education and school sports programs.
ERA SUMMARY
The movement moved power from States to the Federal Government to protect equality.
Briefing Complete
Check your Mission Logs (Guided Notes) for final synthesis.
Marshall
Parks
Friedan
Chavez
Garcia
Key Document:
The Ten-Point Program
Grassroots Milestones
Montgomery Bus Boycott: Protesters used economic pressure to force change after Rosa Parks was arrested.
March on Washington: 250,000 gathered. King gave his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Dossier: Rosa Parks
Mother of the Movement. Impact:
Her refusal to move sparked the 381-day boycott that launched the movement nationally.
The Movement Expands
Chicano Rights: Chavez & Huerta organized the UFW. Used boycotts of grapes.
Native Rights: AIM demanded that the government follow historical treaties (agreements).
Dossier: Betty Friedan
Author of "The Feminine Mystique." Goal:
Equal rights for women in the workplace and education. Co-founded NOW.
Mission Log: MASTER KEY PART 3 ANSWERS
Part 3: Legislative Victories - ANSWERS
Victories in Washington
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Illegal to discriminate based on race, religion, or sex in public places.
Voting Rights Act of 1965: Banned literacy tests and registered new voters.
Dossier: H.P. Garcia
Founder of the American G.I. Forum. Contribution:
Fought for equal rights and benefits for Mexican-American veterans and students.
Amendment Watch
24
Banned the Poll Tax.
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Voting age lowered to 18.
LBJ & Results
LBJ's plan to end poverty: "Great Society." Aimed to raise Standard of Living.
Standard of Living:
The level of wealth, comfort, and material goods available to a group.
Title IX (1972): equal opportunities for women/girls in school.
ERA SUMMARY: Redefining Equality
Synthesis Answer Key:
The Civil Rights Movement shifted power from state laws back to the Federal Government, using the 14th Amendment to redefine equality in America by expanding protections to all citizens regardless of race or sex.
Assignment Code: 103-GL-KEY | Page 3 of 3
Anchor Concept: Grassroots means change from the "bottom up" (the people).
Part 3: Legislative Victories
Teacher Notes
Key Teaching Points
CRA '64 vs VRA '65: 1964 is about places/jobs. 1965 is about voting/registration.
Great Society: This is LBJ's domestic war on poverty. Connect to the term "Standard of Living"—this is a high-frequency STAAR term.
24th Amendment: Must be explicitly linked to the Poll Tax.
STAAR Alert
Watch for questions asking about "Increased Participation in the political process." The answer is usually the VRA '65 or the 24th Amendment.
Logic: Laws + Amendments = Systemic Change.
Final Historical Reasoning
Ensure students conclude that while court cases (Part 1) and protests (Part 2) were necessary, it was the Federal Legislation (Part 3) that finally codified (made official) the redefinition of equality in America.
52 Americans hostage
HUMAN RIGHTS PHILOSOPHY
Jimmy Carter based foreign policy on Human Rights. He believed the U.S. should only help nations that treated their people fairly.
THE C.R.A. (TEKS 17E)
The Community Reinvestment Act of 1977 required banks to lend money in low-income neighborhoods to end Redlining.
BRIEFING 104 | PAGE 3 of 4
Briefing 104: Part 4 The Reagan Era (1981-1989)
THE REAGAN REVOLUTION (TEKS 11A)
REAGANOMICS
Ronald Reagan cut taxes for the wealthy, believing it would "trickle down" to workers and create jobs. This is called Supply-Side Economics.
CONSERVATIVE COALITION
Groups like the Heritage Foundation promoted small government and strong military.
Phyllis Schlafly: Opposed the ERA Amendment.
PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
Reagan believed in out-spending the Soviets to win the Cold War.
He proposed the SDI (Star Wars) system to destroy missiles from space.
Sandra Day O'Connor
In 1981, she became the first woman on the Supreme Court.
ERA SUMMARY: THE RESURGENCE
The 1970s and 80s shifted the nation from the distrust of Watergate to a new era of conservative pride, military resurgence, and a belief in the power of free markets.
BRIEFING 104 | PAGE 4 of 4
The Community Reinvestment Act stopped Redlining. It required banks to lend money in low-income neighborhoods to fix urban decay.
Mission Log: Briefing 104 Part 4: Reagan & Summary
Part 4: The Reagan Revolution
Supply-Side Economics (TEKS 11A)
Reaganomics argued that cutting ________________ for the wealthy would "________________ down" to workers.
1. Tax Cuts
2. ________________
S. Day O'Connor
Appointed as the First woman to serve on the...
Identify Institution
Peace Through Strength
Win the Cold War by out-spending the Soviets on military weapons.
Proposed the SDI, nicknamed "Star Wars."
Conservative Voices
Supported by the Heritage Foundation and the ________________.
Phyllis Schlafly
Fought against the ________________ Amendment.
ERA SUMMARY: Historical Synthesis
Synthesis Challenge: Based on the briefing, summarize the primary shift in America's identity from 1970 to 1989.
Assignment: 104-GL-V9 | Final Page
Briefing Complete
Phyllis Schlafly
Activist who stopped the ERA to protect traditional roles of women.
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Foreign Policy: Cold War Climax
Peace Through Strength
Reagan's plan to win the Cold War by out-spending the Soviets on military tech.
SDI: "Star Wars"
A space laser defense system that made Soviet nuclear weapons look useless.
"We don't maintain a military to make war; we maintain it to keep the peace."
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Social Shift: The Court
Sandra Day
O'Connor
In 1981, Reagan appointed her as the First Woman on the Supreme Court. (TEKS 11A)
Judicial Breakthrough
ERA SUMMARY
The 70s Distrust to 80s Pride
The United States moved from the Watergate Crisis and Energy Shortages of the 1970s to the Reagan Revolution, emphasizing a strong military and limited government.
Intelligence Briefing 104 Complete
C.R.A. OF 1977 - ANSWERS
Required banks to lend to low-income areas, ending Redlining.
MASTER KEY 104 | PAGE 3 of 4
Mission Log: MASTER KEY PART 4 ANSWERS
Part 4: The Reagan Revolution - ANSWERS
Economics
Reaganomics
Cut taxes so money would trickle down.
Key Move: Deregulation
Conservative Coalition
Promoted traditional family values and strong military.
Schlafly: Opposed the E.R.A. (Equal Rights Amendment).
Foreign Policy
Peace Through Strength: Win by out-spending Soviets.
SDI nickname: Star Wars.
S.D. O'Connor
1st Woman on the Supreme Court.
ERA SUMMARY - ANSWER KEY
The U.S. moved from the distrust of the Watergate era to a new era of conservative resurgence under Reagan, emphasizing small government, military strength, and free market economics.
MASTER KEY 104 | PAGE 4 of 4
C.R.A. OF 1977 (TEKS 17E)
The Community Reinvestment Act stopped Redlining. It required banks to lend money in low-income neighborhoods to fix urban decay.
104-GL-FINAL | Page 3 of 4
Mission Log: Briefing 104 Part 4: Reagan & Summary
Part 4: The Reagan Revolution
Supply-Side Economics
Reaganomics argued that cutting ________________ for the wealthy would "________________ down."
1. Tax Cuts
2. Deregulation
S. Day O'Connor
First woman appointed to the Supreme Court.
Peace Through Strength
Win the Cold War by out-spending the Soviets.
The SDI was nicknamed "Star Wars."
Conservative Voices
Supported by the Heritage Foundation and the Moral Majority.
Schlafly: Fought the
________________ Amendment.
ERA SUMMARY: Historical Synthesis
Synthesis Challenge: Based on the briefing, summarize the primary shift in America's identity from 1970 to 1989.
Assignment: 104-GL-FINAL | Summary
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J Nationalization of major industries such as steel and transportation
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Sandra Day O’Connor made history in 1981 by becoming the first —
A woman to be elected Vice President of the United States
B woman to serve as a justice on the U.S. Supreme Court
C female astronaut to orbit the moon for NASA
D woman to serve as the U.S. Secretary of State
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What was the primary goal of the "Peace Through Strength" policy under Ronald Reagan?
F To reduce the size of the U.S. military to focus on domestic social programs
G To win the Cold War by maintaining a military superior to the Soviet Union
H To establish a global coalition to combat environmental climate change
J To provide humanitarian aid to nations suffering from natural disasters
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"The Heritage Foundation and the Moral Majority played significant roles in the late 1970s and 1980s by..."
Which of the following completes the statement?
A promoting traditional family values and conservative political policies
B advocating for the expansion of the welfare state under President Carter
C supporting the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
D lobbying for the decrease of military spending during the Reagan administration
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Phyllis Schlafly is best known for her successful campaign to —
F stop the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)
G expand the Voting Rights Act to include younger citizens
H support the Supreme Court's decision in U.S. v. Nixon
J increase the influence of organized labor in the Southwest
Field Assessment Complete | Page 2 of 2
public trust
BRIEFING 104-B | FORD ERA
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Briefing 104: Part 3
Intelligence Briefing
Subject: Jimmy Carter and the Crisis of Confidence
THE ENERGY CRISIS (TEKS 10E)
The economy of the late 1970s was paralyzed by Stagflation—a combination of high inflation (rising prices) and high unemployment.
The organization OPEC started an Oil Embargo (refusing to sell oil) against the U.S. This caused gas prices to triple and energy shortages across the nation.
CARTER'S CALL
President Carter created the Department of Energy and asked Americans to conserve (save) fuel by driving less.
MIDDLE EAST CRISES (TEKS 10D)
CAMP DAVID ACCORDS (1978)
Carter negotiated a historic peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. This remains his greatest achievement.
IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS (1979)
Iranian revolutionaries seized the U.S. Embassy and held 52 Americans hostage for 444 days, making the U.S. look weak.
TEKS 17E: THE C.R.A. OF 1977
Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act to stop Redlining (discriminating against poor neighborhoods). It forced banks to lend money in low-income city centers to help them grow.
BRIEFING 104-C | CARTER ERA
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Briefing 104: Part 4
Intelligence Briefing
Subject: Ronald Reagan and the Conservative Resurgence
THE REAGAN REVOLUTION (TEKS 11A)
REAGANOMICS
Also called Supply-Side Economics. Reagan believed that cutting taxes for the wealthy would "trickle down" to create more jobs and money for everyone.
Tax Cuts
Deregulation
CONSERVATIVE VOICES
The Heritage Foundation and the Moral Majority promoted traditional family values and limited government.
Phyllis Schlafly: Led a successful conservative movement to stop the ERA (Equal Rights Amendment).
PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH
Reagan believed the U.S. could win the Cold War by out-spending the Soviet Union on weapons. He proposed the SDI (Star Wars) system to shoot down missiles from space.
Sandra Day O'Connor
The First Woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
ERA SUMMARY: THE RESURGENCE
The 1970s and 1980s saw America shift from the distrust of Watergate to a new resurgence of military pride and conservative leadership that eventually brought an end to the Cold War.
BRIEFING 104-D | REAGAN ERA
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Supply-Side Economics
Cut taxes for the wealthy to help wealth "________________ down" to workers.
Key Strategy
Deregulation
Sandra Day O'Connor:
First woman on the ________________________________
Peace Through Strength
Win by out-spending the Soviets. Proposed SDI (Star Wars).
Heritage Foundation & Moral ________________.
Schlafly: Fought the ERA.
ERA SUMMARY
Synthesis Challenge: Record the primary shift in America's identity from 1970 to 1989.
Assignment Code: 104-GL-V17 | Unit Complete
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BRIEFING 105 | COMBAT & TURNING POINTS
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Briefing 105: The Home Front
Intelligence Briefing
Subject: Protests, Media, and the 26th Amendment
THE CREDIBILITY GAP (TEKS 8F)
Vietnam was the first "Television War." Every night, Americans saw graphic footage of the fighting on the news. They noticed a difference between the optimistic reports from the government and the reality of the war on TV.
This difference became known as the Credibility Gap. People stopped believing that the government was being honest about the war's progress or the reasons for fighting.
RESISTANCE AT HOME (TEKS 18B)
Students across the country led protests against the Draft (forced military service). In the case Tinker v. Des Moines, the Supreme Court ruled that students have First Amendment rights to wear armbands as a peaceful protest in school.
The movement reached its peak after the Kent State shooting, where National Guard troops fired on unarmed student protesters, killing four.
26TH AMENDMENT (1971)
Many young men were being drafted to fight at age 18, but could not vote until age 21. Protesters used the slogan "Old Enough to Fight, Old Enough to Vote." This led to the 26th Amendment, which lowered the voting age to 18.
18 NEW VOTING
AGE
BRIEFING 105 | THE DOMESTIC FRONT
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Briefing 105: Legacy
Intelligence Briefing
Subject: Vietnamization and the War Powers Act
WITHDRAWAL (TEKS 8E)
President Nixon took office promising to bring "Peace with Honor." He started a plan called Vietnamization.
This plan involved gradually withdrawing U.S. troops and turning the fighting over to the South Vietnamese army. In 1973, a ceasefire was signed, and the last U.S. combat troops left.
THE END OF THE CONFLICT
In 1975, without U.S. military support, South Vietnam collapsed. Communist forces captured the capital city in what is known as the Fall of Saigon. Vietnam was unified under a single communist government.
WAR POWERS ACT (1973) (TEKS 19A)
To prevent another "Gulf of Tonkin," Congress passed the War Powers Act. It requires the President to notify Congress within 48 hours of sending troops and limits the President's power to fight a war without a formal declaration.
This was a major attempt by Congress to regain its constitutional authority over the military.
