An Abolitionist Society Convention

Adapted from Andy Robinson and Joan Brodsky Schur, Advocating for Abolition: Staging an Abolitionist Society Convention. Social Education, Volume 74(4), pp 178–183, 2010.

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Imagine a meeting of the greatest collection of opponents to the institution of American slavery, all discussing their goals and rationale in a formal setting. That’s what will take place on Monday when the Abolitionist Society Convention assembles and discusses an agenda of proposals. While the Convention never actually took place, it will be an excellent method of learning about the varying perspectives on abolition.

In order to prepare for the Convention, you will be presented with a role, provided with a reading about the Abolition Movement, research your background, create an online biography for your individual, and discover which people you may see as an ally. The weekend will allow you to prepare for Monday’s Convention, as the agenda will be proposed on Friday.

In class Thursday – Read over and interact with“The Abolition Movement” DOC PDF, research your role using the online sources provided, and complete the profile questions.
Homework Thursday - Finish your profile questions, listen to “Justifying Slavery” podcast and take notes.
In class Friday – Work on your role’s online brochure or pamphlet using Glogster.
In class Monday - complete online brichure and post to convention Wall 1 2 3 4 6
Homework on Monday – Prepare for the Convention by reading the agenda, looking at other abolitionists' roles, and finding your “allies”.
In class TuesdayThe Abolitionist Society Convention