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This Life as an Enslaved People lesson plan also includes:
- Advertisement for the Sale of Eleven Slaves, February 17, 1812
- Advertisement for the Sale of Eleven Slaves (High Resolution)
- A New Englander Described Danville Slaves, February 22, 1850
- A New Englander Described Danville Slaves (High Resolution)
- Bill of Sale for Two Slaves, January 25, 1854
- Bill of Sale for Two Slaves (High Resolution)
- Historical Source Analysis Sheet (Middle School)
- Historical Source Analysis Sheet (High School)
- Shaping the Constitution: The Thirteenth Amendment
- Life as an Enslaved People Lesson Plan (PDF)
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As part of a study of slavery in the United States, class members analyze documents related to the sale of slaves. They consider not only the text of the bills of sale but also what the appearance of the broadsides suggest.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have older students research anti-trafficking organizations and activists like Jada Pinket Smith and Ming Dang
Classroom Considerations
- The PDF version (the last IM) has multiple files within it that may not appear the same for everyone when it first opens; however, it has important documents for the lesson (pdf of the lesson, worksheet, or rubric, etc). Look for multiple files within in the IM pdf.
- The third in a series of six related resources
- Ensure that class members can have a respectful discussion about sensitive issues
- Requires multiple copies of multiple handouts
Pros
- Includes a detailed plan with step-by-step directions
- The questions for younger learners are designed to address the uncomfortable feelings the topic gives rise to
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- None