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American Colonization Society

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Students read and discuss a narrative on why African Americans supported emigration to the United States. In groups, they research the motivations of the ACS and hold a debate on whether the ACS promoted segregation or if they worked to give them pride.

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racism, emigration

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american colonization society, emigration, racism, social studies
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Research
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