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Why Would Someone Refuse To Celebrate the Fourth of July?

K-5
One class period
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Learning Objectives

  • Analyze a primary source and determine its main ideas
  • Compare and contrast points of view from two sources
  • Use evidence from a primary source to explain: “Why would someone refuse to celebrate the Fourth of July?”
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Overview

Historians consider different points of view. In this lesson, students will explore why Frederick Douglass protested the celebration of American independence on the 4th of July in the name of enslaved people. Students will learn about Mr. Douglass’ life and analyze his speech, “What to the American Slave Is Your Fourth of July?”

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