Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group

Copyright Date: 2018

Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 01/15/18

Pages: 48 pages

ISBN: 1-538-38017-X

ISBN 13: 978-1-538-38017-8

Dewey: 323.1196

LCCN: 2017017485

Dimensions: 25 cm.

Subject Heading:
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Black power. United States. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
Civil rights movements. United States. History. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Politics and government. 20th century. Juvenile literature.
African Americans. Civil rights. History. 20th century.
Black power. United States. History. 20th century.
Civil rights movements. United States. History. 20th century.
African Americans. Politics and government. 20th century.
United States. Race relations. Juvenile literature.
United States. Race relations.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 45-46) and index.

Word Count: 3,555

Reading Level: 7.3

Interest Level: 5-9

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 7.3 / points: 1.0 / quiz: 194955 / grade: Middle Grades+

Guided Reading Level: Y

By the late 1960s, the slow pace of progress brought about by the civil rights movement caused growing dissatisfaction for some. The assassinations of civil rights leaders during this time convinced many activists that white supremacy could not be countered with silence. The Black Power movement arose to address these concerns by holding a philosophy that black Americans could obtain basic human needs through self-reliance and self-determination. Readers will learn about the movement's ideals, the methods used to achieve them, and the people who led the campaign for improved social conditions for all African Americans.