Unit 2: Cotton Plantations |
Reflective question:
How did the invention of the cotton gin change the South? Discuss this question with your study group in the forum. |
When enslaved Africans arrived in America, they were often alone, separated from their family and community. The slaves were unable to communicate with the people around them. Once they had arrived, the Africans were prepared for sale like animals. They were washed and shaved and sometimes even their skins were oiled to make them look healthier and increase their sale price.
The enslaved Africans were sold, branded and issued with a new name. They were separated from their family and lost their identity. Some of these slaves were going to work in cities, others on small farms. About half of the slaves in the South worked on large farms called plantations. Through the hard work of slaves, many plantation owners became wealthy growing crops like tobacco, rice, and sugar. The largest crop in the South was cotton. Learning objectives Unit 2:
Now go to the assignment tabs to take a look at the assignments. All of the assignments for this week have to be done individually. Don't forget to discuss the reflective question with your study group in the forum. Gather all the assignments from Unit 2 into one document and send it to your teacher's email or hand it in through SOM before Friday evening 6 pm in week 2. |