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In 1863 life forever changed for African American slaves when the Emancipation Proclamation was announced. An interesting video clip shows two actors reading excerpts from the Emancipation Proclamation and a letter by a slave named Annie Davis. Scholars also participate in a group discussion relating to the video to deepen their understanding of the terms of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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african american history, american history, civil war, the united states civil war, the emancipation proclamation, african american culture, the fourteenth amendment, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, the constitution, slavery, freedom, the south, the confederacy, performance art, civil rights, african americans, abraham lincoln
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils take turns reading aloud the remaining text of the Emancipation Proclamation
- Share newspaper articles from the time period that discuss the Emancipation Proclamation
Classroom Considerations
- Video is part of the Constitutional Hall Pass Series
- Contains sensitive material about slavery
Pros
- Video uses theatrical performances to make content more engaging for learners
- Includes additional primary sources to enhance learning
Cons
- None