Lesson 1: The Peculiar Institution Discussion and Quiz
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will read chapter 11: The Peculiar Institution in "Give me Liberty" and complete 10 pages of notes.
They will participate in a classroom discussion of this chapter and complete a quiz on the key terms.
How did slavery shape social and economic relations in the Old South?
What were the legal and material constraints on slaves' lives and work?
How did family, gender, religion, and values combine to create distinct slave cultures in the Old South?
What were the major forms of resistance to slavery?
The Old South- paragraph two
Cotton is King- paragraph three
The Second Middle Passage-
Slavery and the Nation
The Southern Economy- paragraph one
Plain Folk of the Old South- paragraphs one and three
The Paternalist Ethos
The Proslavery Argument- paragraph three
Slavery and Liberty- paragraph two
Slavery and Civilization- paragraph one
Slaves and the Law- paragraphs one and four
Conditions of Slave Life- paragraph one
Free Blacks in the Old South
Slave Labor
Gang Labor and Task Labor
The Slave Family
The Threat of Sale- paragraph one
Gender Roles Among Slaves
Slave Religion- paragraph two
The Gospel of Freedom
The Desire for Liberty- paragraph two
Resistance to Slavery
Forms of Resistance
Fugitive Slaves
Slave Revolts- paragraph two
Nat Turner's Rebellion- paragraph three
HS.SS.3A - 3A. Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place as well as broader historical contexts.
HS.SS.3B - 3B. Analyze how historical contexts and enduring themes shaped and continue to shape people’s perspectives.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of the Peculiar Institution (slavery) through discussion.
Students will demostrate knowledge of key terms through a vocabulary quiz.
Students will be given a note taking outline
Teacher will discuss concepts with class.
Students will take a quiz on key terms and submit notes.
Chapter 10 Outline
Chapter 10 Quiz