Abolition movement

We're going to continue our discussion of antebellum reform movements today. In this WebQuest, you will get an overview of the movement and then learn about an individual abolitionist more in depth. All of your work will be done with a partner. 

Along with a partner, your task is to research a specific abolitionist and create a fictional Facebook page for that person. 

Step 1. Watch the the abolition section of the Crash Course video on 19th century reform. (It should begin around 8:12.)

Step 2. With your partner, answer the following questions about the video. While you may work together to answer the questions, you each should turn in your own copy of the answers.  

1. What was the idea behind colonization?
2. Who was William Lloyd Garrison?
3. What did radical abolitionists advocate for?
4. What was the significance of black abolitionists' arguments?
5. Do you think the abolition movement would have been as successful without the participation of black abolitionists?

Step 3: Using the links provided as well as one reputable source you find together, you and your partner should research your assigned abolitionist. Answer the following questions on a separate sheet of paper. Each group only needs to turn in one copy. 

1. Where/when was your person born?
2. Were they ever enslaved? 
3. Did they receive any kind of education?
4. How did they get involved in abolition?
5. What was their role in the movement?
6. Were they a part of any organization?
7. How did they think slavery should be ended? 

Step 4: Based on your research, create a fictional Facebook page for your abolitionist using the Fakebook template that will include the following. For a more specific breakdown of how you will be assessed, please check the rubric. 

1. Profile picture
2. "About me" description (at least three facts)
3. Five status updates that show the views and abolition activities of your person 

Step 5: Create a reference list of the sources you used. Use APA format. Remember for websites, the format is:

First initial Last name. (Year, Month Day). Article title. Retrieved from website

If you need other reminders about APA format, check out the Purdue citation guide. 

Step 6: Email me (reedka17@wfu.edu) the link to your completed Facebook page and reference list. 

The rubric for the Facebook page can be accessed here. 

Once everyone has completed their Facebook profiles, I will compile the links to the pages in a Google doc and share them with you. Look over the pages, paying attention to the different strategies the abolitionists used. Be ready to talk about it with the rest of the class.