AssignmentOutcomes: 3A.1, 3A. 2, 3A.3

DirectionsYou are a slave traveling through the Middle

Passage. This is going to be one of the most difficult

journeys of your life, but the reward of understanding this tragedy is immense.

You, as an African slave will write a diary entry

OR a letter to a loved one regarding your travels

The year is 1750

Directions: Value = 20ptsYou will include the following:

Historical date 1ptYour life before you were a slave or waiting in a

slave castle 3ptsPhysical conditions 4ptsPsychological conditions 4ptsReactions and feelings about what is happening to

you 4ptsEdit for spelling and grammar 4ptsMUST BE TYPED and ATTACH Marking Rubric!

Directions Go to the following website:

http://www.activehistory.co.uk/ Username = cpah2011 password = bedford

Once logged in follow the following prompts:Click on on-line gamesClick on Year 9 History GamesSlave TradeClick on Middle Passage

Read the Introduction carefully and click Continue to begin. While going through the simulation, take notes on important terms, facts or events. You will use these notes to complete the second part of the activity.

Physically Psychologically

Make a chart for your rough draft!

Example:Brainstorm Captain and Crew

Physically Psychologically

Captain & CrewThink about what you saw in ROOTS!

Was Captain Davies’ experienced with the slave trade?

What was his reaction to the shackles and thumb screws?

Who did he leave in charge below the decks? Why?

What was Slater’s viewpoint on slavery?What was the captain’s initial response to having a

“belly-warmer”? What was his explanation?

Captain & CrewWhat is Captain Davies theory on the African

Language? Slater’s theory? Who was correct?What is the first thing Captain Davies demands

when they reach the shores of Africa?What type of packing does he choose? Why?Do we see much of the captain during the Middle

Passage?When they dock in Maryland, what is the first

thing that the captain asks of Mr. Carrington?What was his reaction when he finds out that he

is to return to Europe with raw materials and then back to Africa for more slaves?

Captain & CrewThink about:

DiseaseSlave ship conditions above deckRevoltsDead bodiesEnforce punishmentThrowing live people overboardMost people in Europe did not know the conditions of

slavery until the African people were able to tell THEIR stories!

Until the Lion writes his own story, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.

Amazing GraceChristian HymnJohn Newton (1700s)British Navy Sailor, worked on slave ships &

eventually captain of a slave ship, clergy, poetDuring a violent storm, he thought that his ship

would sink. He exclaimed, “Lord, have mercy upon us.” Later in his cabin he reflected on what he had said and began to believe that God had addressed him through the storm and that grace had begun to work for him.

For the rest of his life he observed the anniversary of May 10, 1748 as the day of his conversion,

Amazing GraceHe continued in the slave trade for a time after his

conversion; however, he saw to it that the slaves under his care were treated humanely.

He decided to become a minister. Newton’s church became so crowded during services that it had to be enlarged.

In 1767 the poet William Cowper and Newton became friends.

Cowper helped Newton with his religious services They held not only a regular weekly church service but also began a series of weekly prayer meetings, for which their goal was to write a new hymn for each one.

Amazing Grace The origin of the melody is unknown. Most hymnals

attribute it to an early American folk melody.It may have originated as the tune of a song the

slaves sang. Newton was not only a prolific hymn writer but also

kept extensive journals and wrote many letters. Historians accredit his journals and letters for much

of what is known today about the eighteenth century slave trade.

He later moved to London and preached. He influenced William Wilberforce, who later becomes the leading figure in the Abolition Movement in England.

Amazing Grace Lyrics: 1779 Amazing grace! (how sweet

the sound) That sav’d a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am

found, Was blind, but now I see. ’Twas grace that taught my

heart to fear, And grace my fears reliev’d; How precious did that grace

appear, The hour I first believ’d!

Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,

I have already come; ’Tis grace has brought me

safe thus far, And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promis’d good to me,

His word my hope secures; He will my shield and portion be, As long as life endures.

Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,

And mortal life shall cease; I shall possess, within the veil, A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,

The sun forbear to shine; But God, who call’d me here

below, Will be forever mine.

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