Lesson Plan

Slavery as a Form of Racialized Social Control

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An engaging lesson delves into the effects of slavery on society. Young historians read text excerpts, complete handouts, and participate in group discussion to understand how slavery was a means to control society and establish a racial class system in the United States. Academics also learn ways in which racial prejudice continued to exist after the Emancipation Proclamation.  

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils write out definitions for vocabulary words to ensure they understand important terms 
Classroom Considerations
  • Part three of a consecutive 10-part series on Jim Crow
Pros
  • Lesson includes a closing activity to reinforce key concepts
  • The resource includes student and teacher copies of all handouts 
Cons
  • None