Complete a 2.5-3 page paper in which you will think about the list of questions below and construct a written response that answers those questions in an essay-type format dealing with the Slave Narrative Document Collection attached. DO NOT simply write the numbers and give a short answer to each. You should answer the questions within the essay itself. This means that you do not have to answer each question in order, but can incorporate your reactions to the questions however you wish in the paper. You MUST specifically use a MINIMUM of FOUR (4) different readings from the collection in your paper. Use may any FOUR from the collection.
Questions to Answer:
1. What common experiences did the ex-slaves in these narratives have, and how did these commonalities shape their stories? What do their stories tell us about their time and place?
- What were some of the differences in the experiences of the ex-slaves in these slave narratives? What do their stories tell us about them as individuals?
- Select any two (2) of the following themes and explore how the sources in the book explain the importance of these themes in their personal experiences: gender, family, religion, economics, geography, or freedom.
- Finally, how did this document collection further your understanding of American History? What did you learn about the history of slaves/slavery from this reading that you did not know before?
