Marc+Fromm+Final+Project

__**Introduction/Rationale:**__

In the days ahead, you will be witness to a Pennsylvania much different then the one we are living in right now. You will see Pennsylvania during the days of slavery, one of the most tumultuous times in our history. See through eyes of the people who lived it, hear the voices of those fought in the struggle and become better acquainted with the state that ultimately became the first to see the light and ban this "cruel institution" outright. Before getting started, please watch the following introductory video clip, to become better acquainted with this time period in our country's history.

Video Link: http://www.history.com/videos/abolition-and-the-underground-railroad#abolition-and-the-underground-railroad

//**__ Activity # 1 __**//

In order to identify your existing knowledge on the overall topic of slavery, and more specifically, abolitionism, please fill out the KWL chart and hand in at the conclusion of the project.



__//**Activity # 2:**//__

One important thing to keep in mind when studying history is the importance of perspective. Primary source documents provide an excellent opportunity to truly see the perspectives of individuals who are embroiled in the "struggle." Abolitionism was a very polarizing concept in our country's history. Please see the following link, which provides one perspective on this topic. Read about "Germantown Pennsylvania's First Protest Against Slavery" and fill out the attached SEA worksheet. (The document is provided courtesy of The Historical Society of PA" via JSTOR, an online database of articles, journals, documents, etc)

Germantown PA's first protest against slavery: http://www.jstor.org/pss/30161606




 * //__ Activity # 2A: __//**

An analysis of relevant imagery in the form or paintings, pictures, and cartoons provides yet another perspective into the lives of those involved in slave/abolitionist movement as well. To gain additional perspective, please analyze the following painting using the same SEA worksheet. Keep the following questions in mind when completing the worksheet:

Based on your sentiments towards abolition in PA, explain how you think these people came to this point in time.

How might a street scene in PA change over the next twenty years?

Painting: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part3/3h251.html (Link provided courtesy of PBS)



__//**Activity # 3:**//__

Another way to analyze prevailing thoughts of the time is through music. In African-American culture, the spiritual has played a vital role in helping those enslaved cope with situation they may find themselves in. Using the attached Venn Diagram, please compare/contrast the following two songs. Focus on the lyrics as well as the overall tone of the songs

Song # 1 : http://www.negrospirituals.com/mp3/i_m_troubled.mp3 Song # 2: **[]//woodyguthrie.org/Lyrics/This_Land.htm



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Supreme Court cases are an excellent tool that can be used to learn about issues during a particular time period, the legitimacy of legislation, as well as the prevailing attitudes in a given time period. Please create a brief case brief based upon the following judicial opinion. This court case documents one of the few times in which a slave in Philadelphia was granted his freedom. Your case brief should include the following:

Brief background of the case Issue at hand Decision and Rationale of Justice Long-term implications?



__//**Activity # 5:**//__

Take a look at the following culminating video. It contains some very powerful images in the form of drawings, pictures and portraits that allow the viewer to truly enter the horrific world of slavery in our country. Please fill out the Video analysis worksheet as you watch. (Video is courtesy of youtube)

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWqrJku4A3w

__//**Activity # 6:**//__

In the final assignment for this project, I'd like you to take on the role of a slave in PA during the Southwark Riots. Please read the following primary source document, looking for specific witness reports about the riot. Based upon your reading, I'd like you write a two paragraph journal entry from the perspective of a slave involved in the riots (Document courtesy of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania)



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