Slavery and the U.S. Constitution | Interactive Lesson

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History-Social Science

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Slavery and the U.S. Constitution | Interactive Lesson

In this interactive lesson, students learn about the debate over slavery at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 and explore why a Constitution that guaranteed Americans their freedom also protected the institution of slavery. Students analyze the views of those who protested slavery as a crime against liberty and those who defended slavery as part of their right to own property. During this process, students develop literacy skills and read informational text, learn and practice vocabulary words, and explore content through videos and engagement activities.

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PBS Learning Media