HIST147 Video Assignment – Africans in America: America’s Journey Through Slavery – Part 4
Instructions
Students should watch part of the PBS documentary, Africans in America. While watching the film, students should complete the questions on the viewing worksheet (page 2 of this document) and submit their responses to Canvas. Students can access the video through the video link in the “Week Six” module in Canvas and watch from 42:00 to 56:30. As an alternative, students can access the video directly through YouTube at the link on the viewing worksheet (next page).
Submitting Your Response
Students can submit their completed viewing worksheet in one of two ways.
1. You can download this file and type your responses below the questions on the viewing worksheet.
2. You can print the viewing worksheet (page two of this document) and hand-write your responses as you watch the video. Then, take a photo of or scan your worksheet. You can submit the photo or scan to Canvas.
Africans in America: America’s Journey Through Slavery – Part 4
YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ySxUTFFa5ZA (watch 42:00 to 56:30)
What was the new Fugitive Slave Law? How did it impact Americans in the north?
What was Anthony Burns’ story? How does his story reflect the new Fugitive Slave Law?
What was the relationship between the emerging railroads and slavery?
What was the Free Soil Movement?
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