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Recommended for: Grades 6-12

Resource: The Double V

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Length: 3m 19s
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During World War II when American soldiers went to fight in the Pacific and European theaters of war, Jim Crow segregation was the law of the land at home. Many racial groups did not have equal access to schools, housing, jobs, or places of public accommodation. Even the United States armed forces were segregated. The Pittsburgh Courier, the most powerful black newspaper of the time, mounted the Double V campaign at the suggestion of a reader. The Double V was intended to accomplish two things: victory over the Axis powers abroad and victory over Jim Crow and racism at home. Learn more about the black press and the Double V in this video segment from Soldiers Without Swords.

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Teachers' Domain, The Double V, published November 20, 2008, retrieved on ,
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.rv.text.doublev/

Frame and Focus
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The following Frame, Focus and Follow-up suggestions are best suited for middle school students using this video in an English language arts or social studies lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.

What is Frame, Focus and Follow-up?

Frame (ELA) What do you know about Jim Crow? Was Jim Crow a historical figure, or is it a name that refers to segregation? Does the name have more than one interpretation?

Focus (ELA) While watching the video segment, identify images that portray segregation. Identify images that portray patriotism.

Frame (SS) What do you know about Jim Crow segregation? How did it come about? When did it end?

Focus (SS) Describe the Double V campaign. What do you think of the campaign’s purpose?