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Analyzing a Petition about Slavery

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Practice analyzing primary sources in a thought-provoking lesson on the impact of slavery. Young historians read a petition regarding the Fugitive Slave Law and answer a series of questions to understand the importance of the document. Academics also review vocabulary words and participate in a group discussion to ensure understanding of key concepts. 

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Concepts
slavery, freedom, freedoms, african american culture, african american history, african americans, primary source analysis, primary sources, the bill of rights, constitutional amendments, constitutional law, constitutional rights, the united states constitution, american history, skills review
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Additional Tags
social studies
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils write newspaper articles describing the petition
  • Guide a group discussion on the differing views toward slavery during the time period 
Classroom Considerations
  • Some learners may need additional help analyzing historical documents 
Pros
  • Lesson is adaptable for middle and high school social studies
  • The resource provides additional background knowledge to enhance learning 
Cons
  • None