Description

Overview:

This lesson provides fliers and other documents related to the demonstration in Memphis on March 28, 1968. On that day, students near the end of the march broke windows of businesses. Looting ensued. The march was halted. King was deeply distressed by the violence. He and fellow leaders negotiated a commitment to nonviolence among disagreeing factions in Memphis, and another march was planned for April 8. On April 4, as he stepped out of his motel room to go to dinner, he was assassinated.

Subject:

Arts and Humanities, U.S. History

Level:

Lower Primary, Upper Primary, Middle School, High School

Material Type:

Lesson Plan

Provider:

National Archives and Records Administration

Date Added:

01/09/2007