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How did the American Revolution affect society?
How did the American Revolution affect society?
Warm Up
Warm Up
Read the first paragraph of the following selection from Slavery and the Making of America. Describe the impact the War for Independence had on slavery.
Some say that the revolution continued long after the Treaty of Paris. It's effects can be seen in the experiences of poor farmers, enslaved black Americans, and the role of women in the family and society.
As we discuss these issues, remember how to think about change as a historical thinking skill. What was life like before and after the revolution? (for each group of people) Also, reach beyond this time period to preview how life for black Americans and women will change in the 19th Century.
On Slavery
On Slavery
How did Benjamin Franklin approach the question of slavery?
Compare Franklin's beliefs and Jefferson's.
Work with your group complete the activity. Make a doc in the appropriate shared drive folder.
Benjamin Franklins Anti-Slavery Petitions to Congress.pdfWhat is Abigail's concern?
What is Abigail's concern?
How does she support her argument in response to John's letter?
How does she support her argument in response to John's letter?
LETTERS OF ABIGAIL ADAMS.pdfRead "The Legal Status of Women." In your notes, draw a spectrum of most significant legal rights to least significant and plot the rights of women on the spectrum.
Read "The Legal Status of Women." In your notes, draw a spectrum of most significant legal rights to least significant and plot the rights of women on the spectrum.
Legal Status of Women 1776-1830.pdfWomen Subject to Men?
Women Subject to Men?
Read the documents and answer the questions at the end.
Domestic Economy and Republican Motherhood.pdf
Skills Packet
Skills Packet
Causation and Turning Points
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