Students will understand that slavery was a common practice in New England, specifically in the town of Deerfield, Massachusetts. They will analyze photos to infer what life was like for Lucy Terry Prince when she was enslaved by the Wells family and then discuss and record their observations and inferences.
Beginning to Understand the Life of an Enslaved Person in Colonial New England
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Topic/Subject Area | Slavery, Indenture; African American, Black Life |
Historical Era | Colonial settlement, 1620–1762 |
Grade Level | Elementary (K–5) |
Creation Date | 2019 |
Last Revision Date | 2024 |