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Segment of the Battle of Cable Street Mural

The Battle of Cable Street mural depicts details from the confrontation between anti-Fascist demonstrators and Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts in London's East End.

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English — UK

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June 8, 2018

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This resource is intended for educators in the United Kingdom.

The Battle of Cable Street mural, which has been vandalized multiple times since its conception in the 1970s, commemorates the historic Battle of Cable Street as well as the East End's immigration story.

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Lesson

Students study the Battle of Cable Street in London by examining testimonies of individuals who demonstrated against fascist leader Oswald Mosley.

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Unit

Designed for students in the United Kingdom, these lessons foster the critical thinking, mutual respect, and toleration necessary to bring about a more humane society.

The Battle of Cable Street mural depicts details from the confrontation between anti-Fascist demonstrators and Oswald Mosley and his Blackshirts in London's East End.

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Inquiry

This 5-7 day C3-aligned inquiry explores the compelling question "How do we reckon with a history full of complexities and contradictions?"

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Activity

Students explore the supporting question "How should we remember the nation’s founding?"

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Assessment

Students culminate their arc of inquiry into the US founding by completing a C3-aligned Summative Performance Task and Taking Informed Action.

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Mini-Unit

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Mini-Unit

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