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Summary and Objective
By using the documents selected and the websites attached, students will be able to have an understanding of what the Fugitive Slave Act was and how it affected society. They will understand that there were many different opinions on slavery and that people reacted in many ways for various reasons.
Teaching Plan
Step 1.
Students should read all documents pertaining to the Fugitive Slave Act (including the attached websites)
Excerpts on Slavery - focus on: Summary at bottom, Page 2 last paragraph, Page 47 second paragraph and Pages 102 - 103
Step 2.
After reading the views of people during this time and what the Fugitive Slave Act actually called for people to do, students should begin brainstorming what their position and thoughts will be on this issue (written as if they were living during the 1800's).
Step 3.
Students should write down their thoughts in a letter/diary format which is in PRESENT TENSE as if they were living during this time. The journal should include their thoughts on slavery, if it has effected their lives, view on the Fugitive Slave Act itself, and how they are going to respond to the act in their community. The use of details is very important to make the journal seem real.
Step 4.
When students are completed (usually next day) they will share their journals with the class.
Step 5.
Have a class discussion about the decisions that students made - to help the slaves or follow the law - and how that led to more conflicts between the North and South.
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