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After viewing a short PowerPoint about Nat Turner's rebellion, class groups examine Alabama's 1833 slave codes. Individuals then develop a mini-legal brief arguing against one particular slave law.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite an attorney to address the class and provide insight into and examples of legal briefs
Classroom Considerations
- While the focus of this lesson is on a cultural perspective of Alabama's 1833 slave codes, the concepts can be applied to all the states with slave codes
- The lesson presumes the class has not yet studied the Nat Turner Rebellion
Pros
- The 11-page packet includes background information about the slave codes, step-by-step directions for the lesson, links to required materials, extension activities, and a reworded version of the Alabama slave codes
Cons
- Some class members will need additional scaffolding to successfully draft the legal brief