Unit 1B: From Reconstruction to WWI Funko Pop Portfolio

Question

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Fill out this worksheet to create a Funko Pop figure for one of the key people listed below from the Reconstruction Through WWI Unit:

Henry Grady
Tom Watson
Booker T. Washington
WEB DuBois
Alonzo Herndon
Rebecca Felton

Character Name:

Where are they from?

Drawing of your Funko Pop (you can use the template below or create your own) You can also use the website below and include a screenshot:

When were they alive?

What were they known for?

Accessories (describe at least two accessories your funko pop would come with)


How did this person impact Georgia’s history? What was their legacy (this should be at least 3 sentences)

Rubric:

Criteria
Points
Feedback
Character information: you have clearly identified the figure’s name, where they are from, when were they alive and what they are known for

The person you choose MUST be relevant to Georgia and have something to do with the time period from reconstruction through WWI.
/5

Accessories: you have described at least two accessories that your figure would come with that relate to their story
/5

Importance: you have included at least 3 complete sentences explaining why the person you selected is important to Georgia’s history
/10

Image: you have included original artwork showing what your funko pop would look like
/5

Total
/25

Answer 1

Funko Pop Portfolio

Character Name: Booker T. Washington

Where are they from? Booker T. Washington was born in Hale’s Ford, Virginia, but he became prominent in Georgia and across the United States.

Drawing of your Funko Pop:
(Imagine a Funko Pop resembling Booker T. Washington, featuring his trademark suit and bow tie, with a focused, inspirational expression. He could be depicted holding a book to symbolize education and empowerment.)

When were they alive? April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915

What were they known for? Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator, author, and civic leader. He founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, which became a leading African American educational institution, advocating for vocational education for black Americans.

Accessories:

1. Book: A miniature book representing his autobiography, "Up from Slavery," symbolizing his commitment to education and self-improvement.
2. Tuskegee Institute Model: A small model of the Tuskegee Institute building, illustrating his contributions to education and the empowerment of African Americans.

How did this person impact Georgia’s history? What was their legacy?
Booker T. Washington had a significant impact on education and African American leadership in Georgia and beyond. His establishment of vocational training for black Americans provided them with skills that increased their economic opportunities during a time of severe racial discrimination. Washington's philosophy of accommodation, emphasizing hard work and education over direct confrontation for civil rights, shaped the strategies of many black leaders in the early 20th century. His legacy continues to influence conversations around education and racial equity in the United States today.

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Rubric:

Criteria
Character information: you have clearly identified the figure’s name, where they are from, when were they alive and what they are known for
Points: /5

Accessories: you have described at least two accessories that your figure would come with that relate to their story
Points: /5

Importance: you have included at least 3 complete sentences explaining why the person you selected is important to Georgia’s history
Points: /10

Image: you have included original artwork showing what your funko pop would look like
Points: /5

Total
Points: /25