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Understanding the Historical Significance of Spirituals and Protest Songs in African American Culture and Civil Rights Movements
INSPIRATION: Survey 2. Historical Context.
Historical context of Spirituals and Protest Songs.
1.
How familiar are you with the history of spirituals in African American culture?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not very familiar
Not at all familiar
2.
How familiar are you with the history of protest songs in the Civil Rights Movement?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not very familiar
Not at all familiar
3.
Which of the following spirituals are you familiar with? Select all that apply
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Wade in the Water
Go Down, Moses
Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen
None of the above
4.
Which of the following protest songs from the Civil Rights Movement are you familiar with? Select all that apply
We Shall Overcome
A Change is Gonna Come
Blowin' in the Wind
This Little Light of Mine
None of the above
5.
In your opinion, what role did spirituals play in the lives of African Americans during slavery?
6.
How do you think protest songs contributed to the Civil Rights Movement?
7.
Do you believe that spirituals and protest songs still have relevance today?
Yes, very much
Somewhat
Not really
Not at all
8.
Please share any personal experiences or stories related to spirituals or protest songs that have impacted you.
9.
What do you think is the most important lesson we can learn from spirituals and protest songs?
10.
What is your age group?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65 or older
11.
What is your highest level of education?
Some high school
High school graduate
Some college
Associate degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate degree
