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Slavery's Personal Stories
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Slavery's Personal Stories
📚 Part 1: Understanding Key Vocabulary
1. What do you think the word "loyalty" means in the context of slavery?
Being faithful or devoted to someone or something
Fighting against unfair treatment
Running away from difficult situations
Working very hard
2. What do you think the word "resistance" means in the context of slavery?
Accepting everything without question
Fighting back or opposing unfair treatment
Being helpful and obedient
Learning to read and write
3. Which of these were effects of slavery on individuals? (Tick all that apply)
Loss of freedom
Separation from family
Forced labour without pay
Access to good education
Fear and uncertainty
📖 Part 2: Analysing Personal Stories from "Chains"
4. After reading the excerpt from Chains, describe one way the character shows resistance to slavery:
5. Find a quote from the text that shows how the character feels about their situation. Write it below:
"___________________________________________
6. How does the character show loyalty in the story? Give an example:
7. What does this personal story tell us about the effects of slavery on individuals that we might not learn from a history textbook?
🤔 Part 3: Reflection and Understanding
8. Why is it important to study personal stories when learning about slavery in history?
They help us understand the human impact and emotions involved
They are more interesting than facts and dates
They are easier to remember
They tell us exactly what happened to everyone
9. Complete this sentence: The historical context of slavery was _________________ and its effect on people's lives was _________________.
10. Exit Ticket: Write one sentence describing the historical context of slavery and one sentence about its effect on people's lives:
Historical context:
Effects on people's lives:
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