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Slavery's Legacy Worksheet
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Slavery's Legacy Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Understanding Historical Context
1. Which of the following best describes how slavery shaped early American society?
It only affected the Southern states
It influenced economic, social, and political structures nationwide
It had no lasting impact on American society
It was quickly forgotten after abolition
2. Check all ways that slavery's legacy continues to influence modern America:
Economic inequality between racial groups
Voting rights and political representation
Educational opportunities and resources
Housing and neighborhood development
Criminal justice system differences
3. Fill in the blank: The ________________ was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom, showing how some Americans worked against the slavery system.
4. Which primary source would be most helpful for understanding the personal experience of slavery?
A government law about slavery
A slave narrative written by a formerly enslaved person
A modern textbook chapter
A newspaper advertisement
✏️ Part 2: Making Connections
5. Explain one way that slavery's economic impact can still be seen in America today. Use specific examples.
6. How does understanding slavery's legacy help us better understand modern social issues? Support your answer with evidence from class discussions or readings.
7. Complete this "I can" statement based on what you learned: "I can explain how slavery's legacy connects to modern America by ________________________________."
🎯 Part 3: Critical Thinking
8. Choose one area (Economics, Politics, Social Issues, or Culture) and create a simple timeline showing how slavery's impact in that area has changed from the 1800s to today.
9. Extension Challenge: If you were teaching someone younger about slavery's legacy, what would be the most important thing for them to understand and why?
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