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Young scholars examine the Fugitive Slave Law as a motivating factor for slaves to emigrate outside the United States. After discussing the relationships between fugitive slaves and North American and Caribbean countries, they write essays comparing and contrasting the laws of two countries relating to fugitive slaves.

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racism, discrimination, immigration, slavery

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immigration, racial discrimination, slavery, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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