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Slave Revolts: Armed Resistance to Slavery

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Students discuss the fear of slave rebellions in the South. They discuss the reasons behind this fear. Students draw a timeline showing slave resistance between the 1712-1831. They answer questions regarding slave revolts. Students discuss the pros and cons of joining a slave rebellion.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Year
2002

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