Slavery's Impact: Loyalty and Resistance

Understanding historical context and human experiences Year 7 History - Freedom and Justice Journey Lesson 2 of 7

What do you already know about slavery?

Think about what you've heard or learned before Share your ideas with a partner We'll build on your knowledge today

Key Vocabulary: Loyalty and Resistance

Loyalty: Being faithful or devoted to someone or something Resistance: Fighting against or opposing something How might these concepts relate to slavery? Think about the choices people had to make

Historical Context of Slavery

Personal Stories: Reading from 'Chains'

We'll read excerpts from a historical novel Focus on the character's experiences Look for examples of loyalty and resistance Consider how slavery affected individuals

Text Analysis Worksheet

Read the excerpts individually or in pairs Identify examples of loyalty in the text Find examples of resistance Note how the character feels about their situation What does this tell us about slavery's impact?

Discussion: Loyalty and Resistance in 'Chains'

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Understanding History Through Personal Stories

"Personal stories help us understand the human impact of historical events" Why is it important to learn about individual experiences? How does this connect to our learning objectives?