Questions on The Great Uprising


The Great Uprising: A Fight for Justice

Critical Thinking & Analytical Questions

Grades 3-5

  • What does the word “uprising” mean?
  • Why do people protest when they think something is unfair?
  • What do you think made people want to stand up and fight for their rights during The Great Uprising?
  • How do you think people felt when they saw unfair treatment happening?
  • Can you think of a time when you had to stand up for something that was right? What did you do?
  • Why is it important to remember moments when people fought for justice?
  • How do peaceful protests help bring change?
  • How do communities come together to support each other in difficult times?
  • Why is it important to learn about past struggles for justice?
  • If you could create a message for a protest sign, what would it say?

Grades 6-8

  • What were the main causes of The Great Uprising?
  • How do uprisings help bring attention to injustice?
  • Why do you think ordinary people, not just leaders, are important in movements for change?
  • What risks did people take when they participated in The Great Uprising?
  • How did the media influence public opinion about The Great Uprising?
  • Compare The Great Uprising to another protest or movement in history. What similarities and differences do you notice?
  • What role do young people play in protests and uprisings?
  • How do governments typically respond to uprisings, and why?
  • Why do some uprisings lead to real change while others don’t?
  • If The Great Uprising happened today, how do you think social media would impact it?

Grades 9-12

  • What were the long-term effects of The Great Uprising on society?
  • How did economic, social, and political factors contribute to The Great Uprising?
  • What role did grassroots organizing play in the success or failure of The Great Uprising?
  • How did The Great Uprising compare to other global movements for justice happening at the same time?
  • What arguments did people use to support or oppose The Great Uprising?
  • Why do some historical uprisings get remembered more than others?
  • How do governments try to control or suppress uprisings, and what are the ethical concerns around this?
  • Research a modern protest or uprising—how do its goals and methods compare to The Great Uprising?
  • What strategies do activists use to turn protests into lasting change?
  • What lessons from The Great Uprising can be applied to social justice movements today?

Projects

  • Protest Poster Design – Create a poster with a powerful message that could have been used during The Great Uprising.
  • News Report Recreation – Write or record a news report as if you were covering The Great Uprising when it happened.
  • First-Person Narrative – Write a diary entry from the perspective of someone who participated in The Great Uprising.
  • Speech for Change – Imagine you were a leader during The Great Uprising. Write and perform a speech calling for justice.
  • Comparative Research Paper – Compare The Great Uprising to another protest movement in history and analyze their outcomes.
  • Photo Collage – Create a collage using historical images, artwork, or symbols representing the emotions and impact of The Great Uprising.
  • Social Media Awareness Campaign – Design a modern-day awareness campaign that educates people about The Great Uprising and its significance.