This lesson could be used in a 9th grade social studies or English class. Students will break down, comprehend, and apply primary and secondary source materials. They will examine the perspectives of four major groups of people: enslaved, Indigenous, French, and British.
Examining the 1704 Raid on Deerfield from Multiple Perspectives
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Topic/Subject Area | Slavery, Indenture; Native American; Manners, Morals, Ethics; African American, Black Life |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762 |
Grade Level | High School (9–12) |
Creation Date | 2013 |
Last Revision Date | 2024 |
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