Slavery And Forced Labor Passages

Understand the underlying factors and circumstances contributing to modern-day slavery across the globe. Learn about international initiatives and analyze critical data to assess the effectiveness of various solutions. Focus on comprehending the subject matter, achieving specific learning objectives, and developing analytical skills to evaluate potential interventions against modern slavery.

Investigate the Compromise of 1850 and its influence on the slavery debate. Understand the various components of the legislation, including the admission of California as a free state, the establishment of territorial governments, the Fugitive Slave Act, and the abolition of the slave trade in Washington, D.C. Analyze how these measures temporarily eased tensions between free and slave states, while setting the stage for future conflicts. Evaluate the compromise's immediate political impact and its lasting effects on America's political landscape, including the shifting power dynamics and its contribution to the events leading up to the Civil War. Develop critical thinking skills by assessing historical documents, understanding differing perspectives, and drawing connections between past and present issues related to governance and civil rights.

Investigate the conditions and consequences of child labor during the Industrial Revolution by examining historical testimonies. Strengthen critical thinking skills by analyzing multiple perspectives.

Investigate the economic and religious changes that occurred during the period of triangular trade and the Great Awakening. Understand the development of economic theories and examine their societal impacts. Learn about the interactions between economic practices and religious movements, identifying how these transformations influenced each other and the broader historical context. Cultivate skills in historical analysis and critical thinking through the study of these significant developments.