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This Fighting for Whose Freedom? Black Soldiers in the American Revolution lesson plan also includes:
- Fighting for Whose Freedom? Black Soldiers in the American Revolution (.html)
- Resource Sheet #1: Crispus Attucks (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #2: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation: Image (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #3: Document Analysis of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #4: Transcription of Lord Dunmore's Proclamation (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #5: Lord Dunmore's Proclamation in Modern English (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #6: The Virginia Declaration (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #7: Transcription on the Virginia Declaration (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #8: Document Analysis of the Virginia Declaration (.pdf)
- Resource Sheet #9: Escape Slave Advertisements (.pdf)
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Fight for freedom! The lesson delves into the world of African American soldiers during the American Revolution. Scholars read documents, such as the Dunmore Proclamation, to understand how the British government treated African Americans during the war. The resource also used graphic organizers and worksheets to help historians analyze primary sources.
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Concepts
american history, america, the united states, african american culture, african american history, african americans, wars, soldiers, the american revolution, slavery, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, equality, freedom, freedoms, military history, the military
Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils write journal entries from the perspective of African American soldiers
- Compare experiences of African American and white soldiers during the American Revolution
Classroom Considerations
- Students must be familiar with the story of The Boston Massacre to complete the lesson
Pros
- The resource explains a sensitive topic in a respectful way
- Lesson highlights African American experiences
Cons
- None