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Slavery in the United States – Primary Sources

Subject Social Studies
Grades 6-8

Introduction

In this lesson, students will examine primary sources, primarily slave narratives, about slavery in the United States. Students will complete a group project and share findings from different primary sources.

Learning Objectives

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.1; Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources.

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Slavery in the United States – Primary Sources

Introduction

Learning Objectives

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