Who were Angelina and Sarah Grimke and what did they do? Who was William Lloyd Garrison what did he do? What was the Underground Railroad, and how did it work in practice? Analyze the role the Underground Railroad played in the American South? SO WHAT? While completing your research what conclusions did you draw? Why does this topic matter, how do the events you studied change history? Write a one paragraph thesis that addresses what is important about this subject & what should people remember.ĥ. that actually owned slaves? What did they say about the practice. Who are some examples of famous Americans, artists, politicians, writers, philosophers etc. How many slaves did the average White Southerner own? What percentage of Southerners actually owned slaves? What was the relationship between slaves and masters? Explain the nuances and difficulties in these relationship? urban slaves (slaves living in cities), and house slaves? Explain. How did life differ for rural slaves (slaves working on plantations) vs.

What stories and examples are available of the lives slaves experienced?

How did slaves’ family life, religion, and other aspects of their culture help them cope? How did slaveholders try to keep slaves under control? What was unique about Slavery in the American South that made them feel slavery was a necessity?Ģ, What was work and daily life like for most slaves in the American South in the 1800’s?.Why did Southerners feel slavery was needed in the American South? That is, why didn't they simply use 'free' (pay people to work) labor?

In My Father's House by Ann Rinaldi