8th Grade Legacy of Slavery in the US
Mr. Lucas's 8th Grade History class
Questions to address:
How did slavery affect the economy of the United States?
In what ways did the enslaved rebel against the institution of slavery?
In what ways are the effects of slavery still visible today?
What is the Legacy of slavery in the United States?
Reminders for Researching - When you find a source, ask yourself:
Who's Behind the information?
Who is the author and/or publisher?
Are they affiliated/part of an organization that has political objectives?
Are they considered an expert in the field?
Does any part of this person's bio raise a red flag in your mind?
Use the Browse Topics Button and scroll through topics to find one that fits this assignement (such as slave rebellions)
OneSearch searches ebooks, Ebsco databases and other online resources for information related to your topic
Sources in EBSCO (From ResearchITCT.org) that may be of interest:
Impact of Slavery in the US (you may be redirected to the page)
Slavery in the US
How Slaves Built America (click view ebook)
Other online resources that may be of interest:
AAIHS - History of Slavery in the United states
Facts about Slavery and Slave Trade