Ripple of Change

Students read four descriptions of key Civil Rights events-such as Rosa Parks’s refusal, the March on Washington, the Selma marches, and Dr. King’s speeches. For each event, they identify the cause and effect, then explain how King’s guidance helped turn each moment into a powerful step toward justice. This worksheet teaches students how to distinguish cause from effect while deepening understanding of the Civil Rights Movement. It builds comprehension, logic, and historical insight.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Cause and Effect

Social Studies – Civil Rights Movement Events

Critical Thinking – Connecting Leadership to Outcomes

English Language Arts – Evidence-Based Explanation

This worksheet is part of our Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worksheets collection.