The Lost Cause: Chattel Slavery and Corroborating Evidence (Grades 9-12) Lesson 2 of 3 Carl Sandburg Home NHSLesson plan
How did slavery impact Western North Carolina (WNC)? Why does some evidence contradict, and some evidence support basic historical claims? Objective I can explain the impact of slavery on western North Carolina. I can compare different types of historical evidence. Background This lesson is the second of three lessons that help high school students to use historical evidence to understand the impact of slavery and forced migration on western North Carolina. Preparation Prepare for this lesson by accessing the Materials tab for the PowerPoint presentation and student handout. Materials Use this Duration: 60 Minutes.