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The Abolitionists

After viewing the PBS film, The Abolitionists (click to view), ask yourself how monolithic were the opponents of slavery (Stowe, Brown, Garrison, Grimke, etc.)? Click here for an editable Google doc version or use the PDF below, including a transcript of the video.

Download The_Abolitionists_chart_PBS.pdf

Download The_Abolitionists_Transcript.pdf

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Responses to Abolition(ism)

Click here for an editable Google doc or use the PDF below:

Download Copy_of_Responses_to_Abolition_ism_.pdf

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The Peculiar Institution

Download Learning_to_Own.pdf

Download Virginia_Slave_Code.pdf

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Race: The Power of an Illusion

 If you missed the film or need to review it, please watch it here.

A transcript is available here.

Download Race_Power_of_Illusion_Study_Guide_two_pages.pdf
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Annotation Homework: Confederation and Constitution

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If you need the notes, CLICK HERE!

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Free Speech Opinion Survey

Please answer the first 10 questions responding with your opinion, only, NOT what you think is legally allowed. Why is the very 1st amendment of the Constitution the First Amendment? Meaning, why place these rights in the topmost position?

Download Free_Speech_Opinion_Survey_-_paper_copy.pdf


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Shays' Rebellion

If you miss class or any answers, please watch the film here.

Download Shays_Rebellion_mod.pdf

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The Declaration of Independence

Download Declaration_of_Independence_WORKSHEET.pdf
Download The_Declaration_of_Independence_abridged.pdf

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Two Questions for 2025

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