Primary Source Activities: Ohio National Guard Clearing Protestors from The Ohio State University Oval
Author: James E. Hill, Sr.
Grade(s): 10,12
Description
Allow students, in groups or individually, to examine the primary source linked under Resources to the right, while answering the questions below in order. The questions are designed to guide students into a deeper analysis of the source and sharpen associated cognitive skills.
Level I: Description
1. Who is pictured in this primary source?
2. What is the time period of this primary source? How do you know?
Level II:Interpretation
1. What type of protest is taking place?
2. What justifies students rights to protest?
Level III: Analysis
1. Do you approve or disapprove of the actions of each group? Explain.
2. What does this source tell you about the time period, region or culture?
Standards
- History 9-10, Benchmark F: Identify major historical patterns in the domestic affairs of the United States during the 20th century and explain their significance.
- Indicator: Grade 10, GLI 13. Trace social unrest, protest and change in the United States including: a. Antiwar protest during the Vietnam War.
- Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities 9-10, Benchmark A: Analyze ways people achieve governmental change, including political action, social protest and revolution.
- Indicator: Grade 10, GLI 2. Explain how civil disobedience differs from other forms of dissent and evaluate its application and consequences including: c. Student protests during the Vietnam War.
