Benjamin Franklin: How Did Franklin’s Views on Slavery Change Over Time?

National Park Service
June 7, 2024

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Students will use critical thinking skills to analyze primary source documents related to the life of Benjamin Franklin and his relationship with slavery. This lesson plan includes a longer version (11 documents) and a shorter version (8 documents). See the annotated bibliography at the end of each version for the answer key for teachers.

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Benjamin Franklin: How Did Franklin’s Views on Slavery Change Over Time?

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