Strategy Choices Answer Key

This worksheet introduces students to two contrasting approaches used within the Civil Rights Movement: nonviolence and self-defense. For each pair of statements, students write a brief explanation describing which strategy they believe was more effective and why. The activity encourages learners to analyze arguments, evaluate historical methods, and apply reasoning supported by historical evidence. Students must consider elements such as moral messaging, public perception, safety, and long-term change. Completing this worksheet strengthens students’ skills in critical comparison, persuasive explanation, and historical interpretation.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Analytical and Comparative Writing

Social Studies – Civil Rights Movement Methods and Debates

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Historical Strategies

Civics – Understanding Advocacy Approaches

This worksheet is part of our Civil Rights Movement Worksheets collection.