History at key stage 3 (Year 9)

Unit 15: Black peoples of America from slavery to equality?

Where the unit fits in

This unit is one of three illustrating 'A world study before 1900'. The others are unit 6 'Islamic civilisations 600-1600' and unit 13 'Mughal India 1526-1857'. Please see the Teacher's guide for further information about these units and guidance on ensuring appropriate coverage of this area of study within the key stage. This particular unit continues the study into the twentieth century.

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.


	1. What does it mean to be free? What does it mean to be a slave?
	2. African roots: where did most Black Americans originate?
	3. Slavery in Africa: a Portuguese turning point?
	4. Sold into slavery: what was the reality of the Atlantic slave trade?
	5. Freedom: how was it achieved?
	6. From emancipation to segregation: how free were black people?
	7. From segregation to civil rights: did the Civil Rights movement bring freedom for black people?