Students will be introduced to multiple petitions from enslaved individuals to learn how they advocated for their individual rights. Students will also explore how these early efforts to make things right are still relevant today.
Then and Now: Slavery and the Legal System
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Author | |
Topic/Subject Area | Slavery, Indenture; African American, Black Life |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762, New Millennium, 1990–Present |
Grade Level | Elementary (K–5), Middle School (6–8) |
Creation Date | 2019 |
Last Revision Date | 2024 |