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John Jones and the Fight to Repeal the Black Laws Lesson PlanJohn Jones and the Fight to Repeal the Black Laws Lesson Plan
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John Jones and the Fight to Repeal the Black Laws

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Middle schoolers examine the role of John Jones and his fight to repeal the Black Laws of Illinois. Using the text of the law, they explore his reasoning for repealing the laws and the arguments he used to support his beliefs. They draw their own conclusions about equality in America in a writing assignment.

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6th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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