Frederick Douglass

The purpose of this WebQuest is to provide you with background knowledge in preparation for our upcoming reading of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.  It will also provide us with a better understanding of your prior knowledge, allowing for a more enhanced learning experience.  Follow the site to explore the history of slavery, and to learn about the life of Frederick Douglass and the events that were taking place around the time the narrative was written and published.

• Read and locate information on Frederick Douglass, slavery in America, and U.S. History during the early 19thcentury. 

• Organize the materials you have collected to present your findings. 

Step 1: Open the worksheet document

Step 2:  Navigate to the YouTube video "The History of Slavery in America" by selecting the following link:

             History of Slavery in America - SchoolTube - Safe video sharing and management for K12

               

Step 3: Navigate to U.S.History.org and read the following pages by selecting the corresponding links:

            22a. "Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution" link:

            Economic Growth and the Early Industrial Revolution

            22b. "Cotton and African American Life" link:

            Cotton and African American Life

            Read the web pages and answer the questions in section II of the worksheet.

Step 4: Do your own research now.

Your group will put together a presentation on Frederick Douglass and his life. It is your choice on how to present the information, but know I have extensive knowledge of him and his life before, during, and after The Civil War.

Congratulations! You now have prior knowledge of Frederic Douglass and can move on with reading "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" with your group.

Ms. Vickers