Slavery

[grandfatherd]

Great granddaughter as been given a project entitled slavery. she as been given until Dec. to complete this homework. I have been looking on the computer for information on the subject for her age group which is 10. As I have had no success I am turning to you A.B.s for help. Fingers crossed Danny,

[AlwaysConfused]

which period is this assignment set?

[mallyh]

has the library got any books suitable for her age .

[society]

Does she have any history textbook/s? Those might shed some light.

[AlwaysConfused]

The series 'Roots' (available on dvd) would be a great to spark her interest. The rating is a PG, so would be suitable for her age.

[Old_Geezer]

Off the top of my head, judging the age of your granddughter, seems to me a bit of sayin it was seen as acceptable at the time but isn't any longer: coupled by a general description of the slave triangle Africa/America/UK would probably cover most. Some indication on how the rich in the UK owned/kept slaves. And mention of the cotton fields in the Southern American States would surely be enough ? Going into more detail is probably for an older child. If she reads a bit about it (local library maybe) I'm sure she could rewrite what has been learnt in her own words.

[The Builder]

...any help, Granddad.................

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=sr_nr_n_13?rh=n%3A266239%2Cn%3A69%2Ck%3Aslavery&keywords=slavery&ie=UTF8&qid=1382544064&;rnid=1025612

[rockyracoon]

Here's something about roman slaves.

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/roman_slaves.htm

If you live near London, I would recommend a trip to London Docklands Museum, there is a fair bit of info about the slave trade and William Wilberforce.

[grandfatherd]

Unfortunatly the suitable books in the library are all out, probably with other s doing the same subject getting there first.Thanks anyway I will have a look for "Roots" and see if it be alright for the g.granddaughter
Thank you Danny.

[rockyracoon]

http://www.bl.uk/learning/histcitizen/campaignforabolition/abolitionbackground/abolitionintro.html

[grandfatherd]

to the builder good suggestion I have sent it to the G.G.