This lesson is about slave resistance. For this assignment, you are to do two projects. Each one is 40 points.
First, you are to select a negro spiritual from pre-Civil War. You are to write an essay explaining how this song had a double meaning. To score well, you must explain specific verses. When you turn this one in, you are required to attach a copy of the spiritual to make my life a little easier. I will not accept plagarized work.
Second, you are to make a wanted poster. This can be for either a run-away slave or slaves involved in a insurrection. Make sure you include the types of information which would found in a poster of the time period.
Final word - You will need to find some sources outside of those I have provided to do the this assignment. Also, I hope you find these both interesting and challenging.
Essential Question - How did slaves engage in slave resistance?
Educational Objectives:
1. Students will learn various types of slave resistance.
2. Students will learn the role and meaning of Negro spirituals.
Links:
1. NAT TURNER REBELLION - Note the primary sources discussed at the bottom of this page.
2. VESEY CONSPIRACY - This struck fear in the south.
3. FREDERICK DOUGLASS - Part of his speech on revolt.
4. NEGRO SPIRITUALS - This site will provide information about the hidden meanings found in
Pre-Civil War negro spirituals.