In this exercise on curating quarters of enslaved persons, students will:
- Analyze diverse sources including paintings, archaeological objects, documents, and a biography.
- Create an evidence based visual representation of the Slave Quarters at Mount Vernon to understand enslaved life in the 18th century.
- Act as curators to interpret a space based on evidence.
TIMEFRAME:
Approximately one class session
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