Slavery across North Carolina

Author:

Dayna Durbin Gleaves

Subject:

Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

LEARN NC

Collection:

LEARN NC Lesson Plans

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

Often our impression of slavery is one of slaves toiling in the fields of a large plantation, but slaves in North Carolina had diverse experiences. Although some North Carolina slaves did work on large plantations, many more worked on small farms. Others labored as skilled artisans, performed domestic work, worked in the shipping industry near the coast, or were able to “hire out” their time and work for themselves. In this lesson, students will read excerpts from slave narratives written by North Carolinians from different parts of the state. Taking what they’ve learned from the narratives, students will then create a map illustrating the differing types of labor associated with each region.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Curriculum Standards:

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment Social Studies (2003) Grade 8 Goal 3: The learner will identify key events and evaluate the impact of reform and expansion in North Carolina during the first half of the 19th century. Objective 3.04: Describe the development of the institution of slavery in the State and nation, and assess its impact on the economic, social, and political conditions.

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5