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Short Answer
1. What is the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850? How is it different from other so-called “slave codes”? How is it similar?
Teaching Suggestion: Because Douglass’s address argues against this law specifically and against slavery in general, students can quickly and easily grasp the historical, social, and political context of 1852 by exploring this law and the forces that reacted in favor of and against it.
Differentiation Suggestion: For students who need support organizing ideas for comprehension, writing, and reflection, it might be helpful to use a graphic organizer, such as a 3-column chart or a Venn diagram, to frame a discussion based on comparison.
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