What affects did the Civil War have on both the enslaved and free residents of the Burroughs plantation, where Booker T. Washington was born, from 1850 to 1865? Objective • Develop an understanding of how the Civil War transformed daily life for both enslaved individuals and the Burroughs family at this plantation site. • Students study national debates on slavery and regional differences between the North and South. • The program includes analysis of primary sources, such as the Emancipation Proclamation, and discussion of its impact on Washington and his family. • Students compare Washington Duration: 90 Minutes.