Tree of Liberty

Tree of Liberty

Overview

Students compare and contrast perspectives of the economics of slavery and free industry in the mid 19th century, then consider issues they might include under a tree of liberty for modern times.

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Grade

High School

Subjects

Civics, Social Studies

Length

40-60 minutes

Topics

Walker Tariff, abolition, economics, guided primary source analysis, industry, liberty, slavery

Author

Primary Source Nexus

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