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While many believe slavery ended after the American Civil War, it continues today in various forms. Using a WebQuest research project, class members investigate how the institution of slavery lives on in the modern world. Activities also include writing a letter to an elected representative calling for changes to end modern slavery.
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- Use activity as a standalone project or integrate into instruction on American slavery or modern human trafficking
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- Learners need Internet access
- Final installment in a six-part series on slavery
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- Lesson connects history with the present
- Sites are vetted and reliable
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