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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