Document Analysis Worksheet
for the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door
This photo is courtesy of the Tuscaloosa News
Prereading Questions:
Before reading and/or listening to JFK’s speech on June 11, 1963 that deals with The
University of Alabama’s admission of its first African American students, that day,
answer the following:
1. Based on your historical knowledge, what views will be represented by JFK in his
speech?
2. Based on your historical knowledge, what views will be represented by Wallace
in his speech?
Postreading/Listening
3. Describe/Explain what you believe are the most important statements made by
JFK in his speech?
4. Describe/Explain what you believe are the most important statements made by
Wallace in his speech?
5. a. What were the views of each man regarding the ability to govern in this case?
b. Examine the U.S. Constitution to determine whose views about governance
were correct? According to your interpretation of the Constitution, should the
federal government be able to intervene in such instances? Cite your support for
your response from the Constitution.
a.
b.
Developed by the Alabama: Focus on Civil Rights Educators.