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Virginia Memory: Petition of Phillip Gowen

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This instructional activity explores the practice of indentured servitude in colonial Virginia. Students examine a petition by Phillip Gowen, an African American indentured servant, who asked the governor of Virginia to release him from servitude in 1675.

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Concepts
historical research, indentured servitude
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indentured servant, indentured service, african americans in virginia, african americans in colonies, virginia memory, virginia memory: petition of phillip gowen, colonial virginia, primary source, indentured servants
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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