Introduction to Slavery in America

Today the students were given some images of Slavery in America.  The purpose was to generate questions and discussion around the pictures, and see how much background knowledge the students had.  These compelling images engaged the students in the thinking and questioning process.  Some of the students had background knowledge of slavery, and some did not.  The lesson culminated with a rich discussion about why slavery existed, and how this led to the creation of the Underground Railroad and ultimately the Civil War.