Slatersville, Slave Cloth, and the Slater FundLesson plan
How do individuals make a difference and leave a lasting legacy? Objective 1) Students will use primary sources and review clips from the documentary Slatersville (episode four, entitled "Conscience Money") to learn about the connections between Northern industry and slavery in the South. 2) Students will consider the long-term impact of the Slater Fund. 3) Students will complete a hands-on activity that will provide a tactile experience and connection to the history of textile production. Background In the 19 th century, millions of enslaved workers freed themselves. Some of those workers wer Duration: 90 Minutes.