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Slavery and Plantation Life

Thomas Jefferson's World: Movie Guide for Middle and High School Classrooms (I) Add to Favorites
Thomas Jefferson's World: Movie Guide for Middle and High School Classrooms (II) Add to Favorites
Thomas Jefferson's World: Movie Guide for AP High School and College Classrooms Add to Favorites
Thomas Jefferson's World: Movie Guide for Middle School Classrooms Add to Favorites
‘Bigotry is the disease of ignorance’: How does Jefferson’s relationship with the slave trade shape our perspectives? Add to Favorites
Fire Bell in the Night Add to Favorites
Personal Morals vs. Political Moves Add to Favorites
Slavery and the Legacy of Thomas Jefferson Add to Favorites
The Aftermath of Gabriel's Rebellion: Jefferson and the Reaction of Virginia to the Slave Conspiracy of 1800 Add to Favorites
The Liberty of the Whole Earth Add to Favorites
Thomas Jefferson's Attitudes Toward Slavery Add to Favorites
Thomas Jefferson- Patient Add to Favorites
Journal Writing
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Runaway Ad - Using Primary Documents
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Slavery Add to Favorites
Student Slideshow Project
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The Role of a Plantation Mistress
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