8.SS.24.A
Describe and evaluate the historical development of the abolition movement, including activities that focused attention on the moral ills of slavery.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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historical developmentabolition movementactivitiesattentionmoral illsslavery
Skills
- describe (the historical development of the abolition movement) #dok2
- evaluate (the historical development of the abolition movement) #dok3
- identify (activities focused on the moral ills of slavery) #dok1
- analyze (how activities brought attention to the moral ills of slavery) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify activities that highlighted the moral problems of slavery. #dok1
- I can describe the historical development of the abolition movement in the United States. #dok2
- I can describe activities and tactics used to focus attention on the moral ills of slavery. #dok2
- I can evaluate how different abolitionist activities contributed to social change. #dok3
- I can analyze the effectiveness of abolitionist strategies in bringing attention to slavery's moral ills. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The abolition movement developed over time through the efforts and activities of individuals and groups who opposed slavery.
- Abolitionists used a range of activities to draw public attention to the moral wrongs of slavery and push for its end.
Essential Questions
- What factors contributed to the development of the abolition movement in the United States?
- How did abolitionists bring attention to the moral problems of slavery?
- What were some key activities or strategies used by abolitionists to oppose slavery?
- In what ways did the abolition movement influence American society and views on slavery?
- How effective were abolitionist activities in convincing others of the moral ills of slavery?