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SLAVERY
IN 
AMERICA
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Introduction to Library of Congress African-American Exhibit 
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CONCEPTS:
-Economic reasons lead to the establishment of the institution of slavery in early America.
-Once started, slavery influence the economic, political,and cultural growth of the United States from 1619-1863?

DISCOVER:
-Why slavery was attractive to the southern agricultural economy.
 
-How Africans were captured, transported (Middle Passage) to America, and auctioned as slaves.
 
-The roles of slaves in plantation life and the treatment (good/bad/punishments) of slaves. 
 
-The different ways slaves were able to show resistance to their bondage. 
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             will use to complete the Slavery Unit.
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