Share the story of Jesse Owens's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities as a way of learning more about this outstanding African-American athlete.
Excerpted from
The 20th Century
This comprehensive book presents highlights of each decade from the 1900s to the 1990s. It examines the political, economic, social, cultural, scientific, and technological advances of the twentieth century and introduces students to the individuals who made history in each decade.
