ACTIVITY 1: UNDERSTANDING THE DEFENDER

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1. Have students review the primary sources.

2. After, have students answer the following questions. Some questions may require additional research.

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• Identify three compelling aspects of Thurgood Marshall and Andrea James’ lives.

• What about Thurgood Marshall as a person stands out to you? What about Andrea James as a person stands out to you?

• Who were some of the people who influenced Thurgood Marshall and Andrea James?

• What was the primary cause Marshall sought to address? What is the primary cause Andrea James seeks to address?

• What were/are some of the specific issues?

• What were/are their desired outcomes?

• What tactics did Marshall use to seek resolution? What tactics does James use to seek resolution?

• What was the political/social context in which Marshall worked? What are the political/social contexts in which James works? Think locally and nationally, if applicable.