How do different forms of media impact our understanding of slavery and the Civil War? Objective By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Compare and contrast the diverse experience of slaves and the way slavery is often portrayed in media and film Reflect on the experience of a city slave living in Fredericksburg, Virginia Analyze primary sources more effectively Explain the ways in which the experience of one slave can help us better understand the realities of slave life more generally while identifying the limits to this perspective Background John Washington lived in Frederick Duration: 90 Minutes.