Story Mapping - "How Emancipation Came About"
60 minutes
Team Work
Research & Collaboration
Teams research and create story maps showing how European abolitionists and enslaved Africans contributed to emancipation, then combine findings into a comprehensive classroom timeline.
Learning Objectives
- Research contributions of different groups to emancipation
- Create visual story maps using the 5 W's + 1 H framework
- Collaborate effectively in research teams
- Present findings clearly to classmates
- Synthesize information into a comprehensive timeline
Key Research Focus
Team 1: European Abolitionists
- • William Wilberforce and parliamentary campaigns
- • Quaker anti-slavery movements
- • Economic arguments against slavery
- • Legal challenges and court cases
Team 2: Enslaved Africans
- • Resistance movements and rebellions
- • Maroon communities and freedom fighters
- • Cultural preservation and identity
- • Daily acts of resistance and survival