Introduction
Slavery is the act owning other people. People who are owned by others are called slaves. Enslaved people are responsible for working for their owners. They have to do whatever they are asked to do. In the past, slavery was legal in many parts of the world. Today, slavery is considered illegal or against the law. People can become slaves in numerous waves. Some are born into slavery because their parents were already slaves. Others are captured during wars or invasions. There are some famous slaves who are known for their work. African American slavery was a devastating time in history. Many African Americans became famous after escaping from slavery and helping otthers escape.
Task
Use the information found on the websites to answer the questions. Click on each link above the question to find the answers.
Process
Part I: The Beginning of Slavery
Click on the following link. https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/slavery Go to when did slavery start? (20points)
1. When did slavery begin?
2. Where were the slaves seized from?
Click on https://www.ferris.edu/htmls/news/jimcrow/timeline/slavery.htm
Go to 1770 March 5.
3. Who was killed during the Boston Massacre?
4. Identify the major events during the following years.
a. April 14, 1775
b. July 4, 1776
c. January 1, 1808
d. August 21, 1831
Click on https://blackalliance.org/harriet-tubman-quotes/ 
Go to Harriet Tubman Quotes on Slavery, Freedom, God, Every Dreamer + We Out!
5. What did Harriet Tubman mean by the saying "We out"?
6. Complete the quote.
I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to___________________ if I could not have one, I would have the other; for no man should take me alive. of freedom, keep going.”
– Harriet Tubman
Part 2
Watch the video using the following link: (20 points)
1. What was the Underground Railroad?
2. What was Harriet Tubman's role in the Underground Railroad?
Go to https://www.history.com/topics/black-history/harriet-tubman
Write a paragraph comparing your view on slavery as related to Harriet Tubman's. (10 points)
Evaluation
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Webquest Rubric |
50 Points |
30 Points |
0 Points |
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Accuracy of answers |
90%-100% of the student’s answers are correct. |
89%-70% of the student’s answers are correct. |
69% or less of the student’s answers are incorrect. |
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Use of class time |
Student was on task during the completion of this assignment. |
Student was observed being off task during the assignment. |
Student was seen off task during the entire assignment. |
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Final Essay |
Essay is free of grammar errors and clearly written. |
Essay has few grammatical errors. |
Essay is inaccurate. |