How did the American Civil War and its outcomes change the lives of people, both free and enslaved, on the Burroughs Plantation from 1850-1865? 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 also compare Washington's family's Duration: 60 Minutes.