How did the freedom documents established during the American Revolution and the beginning of a free America affect the slaves?
Describe or clarify some of the facts that you found interesting
August 26, 2019Discuss the creation of slavery in English America and the complexities of slavery across the Americas.
August 26, 2019How did the freedom documents established during the American Revolution and the beginning of a free America affect the slaves?
Question Description
1. Bring in some detailed information about slavery in the Chesapeake region, development, crops, living conditions, treatment, and so on.
2. How did the freedom documents established during the American Revolution and the beginning of a free America affect the slaves? Did it change the institution of servitude? Were some slaves freed? Could they vote? Did it lead to legislation benefiting slaves?
3. Did it change the white public’s perception of the bondage system? Provide an analysis.
4.This week we learned about slave life on the plantation, being a free black person and the formation of abolitionism. Provide detailed information on each area.
What captured your attention? What did you learn that was new?
Can use outside sources. Citations required.
