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Labor Unions in the Cotton Mills
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- Abstract:
In this lesson, students will learn about the labor union movement in the U.S., specifically the union influence on the cotton mills of North and South Carolina. Students will listen to oral histories from former mill workers explaining why they did or did not become involved with the union, and then will be asked to make that decision themselves. They will provide an explanation for their decision by giving a speech to convince their classmates to join or not join, drawing on the oral histories and what they’ve learned.
- Subject:
- Humanities, Social Sciences
- Grade Level:
- Secondary
- Collection:
- LEARN NC Lesson Plans