19th Century Interstate Slave

TradeLibrary of VirginiaRichmond, Virginia

Class OpenerDiscuss this Image

What do you see?

Who is this man?

What do you think he is doing?

What do you see?

Who is this man and woman?

What are they doing?

What do you see?

Who are these people?

What are they doing?

Slaves Waiting for Sale, Richmond, Virginia, (1861) Eyre Crowe

Why were the slaves dressed as they were? What do you think was their fate?

Big QuestionHow did forced migration of slaves influence lives in the 19th century?

Directions: As you read each of the following documents, on your handout write facts about each document, what you infer from the document, and questions you have.

Newspapers

Richmond EnquirerFebruary 4, 1848

Richmond EnquirerNovember 17, 1848

New York Daily tributeDecember 17, 1842

On your handout, write facts about the newspaper excerpts, what you infer from the documents, and questions you

have.

Documents

Bill of SalePurchase of Edmond by Dr.

FloydTranscribed Bill of Sale

Rec (Received) 20 July 1840 of Doctor N.W. Floyd four hundred fifty dollars in full for the purchase of a negro boy named Edmond the right and title to said boy I warrant and defend unto him the said Floyd his heirs be and forever free of claims of myself my heirs and free from the claims of all and every person or persons whatsoever. I do hereby further warrant such boy to be sound in body and mind. Witness my hand and seal this date above written. Mic Hart (Seal)

Last Will and Testament

(Abner Burnley)

Permission to Join a Church

On your handout, write facts about the documents (include the type), what

you infer , and questions you have.

Images

The Crime of Loving Liberty

Social Life in the Old South

On your handout, write facts about the images, what you infer, and

questions you have.

Slave NarrativeMrs. Louise Jones

Petersburg, Virginia

Original WPA Document

Transcribed WPA interview

On your handout, write facts about the slave narrative, what you infer from the document, and questions you have.

TimelinePlace the dates of the document (if

available) on the timeline. What other events are transpiring at this time?

PerspectivesBased on what you have gleaned from the documents, write the

perspective of the slaves, as well as those individuals who were pro-

slavery and anti-slavery during this period.

CorroborationDiscuss your findings with one or more peers. Compare your findings. Write information from your peers that

support or disprove your findings.

Big QuestionBased on your findings, write your response to the ways forced migration of slaves influenced

lives in the 19th century.

Your PerspectiveWhat is your opinion about the forced migration of slaves during this period based on the evidence seen? You must

support your opinion with facts.

Comments and QuestionsThere may still be questions or comments that you have or you may not have felt comfortable sharing

in class. Now is your chance to give additional comments and ask questions.

Closing Activity: Use the back of your analysis form to complete this activity.

What is the object and what was its use?

When slaves were placed upon this block to be sold, write what you think were the thoughts and feelings of the following:•Slaves•Pro-Slavery Individuals•Anti-Slavery Individuals•Bystanders