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Texas Southern University Slave Revolt Reenactment Active Participation Discussion

 

1. Watch “Largest Slave Revolt in U.S. History Lives on in Reenactment”:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/largest-slave-revolt-in-u-s-history-lives-on-in-reenactment (Links to an external site.)

2. Critically and thoughtfully answer the questions critically and thoughtfully below in your own words based on the video. The use of outside sources will result in a zero. MAKE SURE TO ANSWER IN YOUR OWN WORDS.

A. Based on “Largest Slave Revolt in U.S. History Lives on in Reenactment,” what was the goal of the enslaved Africans who revolted in Louisiana in 1811? That is, explain what enslaved Africans were attempting to do, what their ultimate goal was, and why they had this ultimate goal. You should respond in at least three sentences.

B. What is the value of reenacting slave revolts? Also, what do people gain from participating in these events? Make sure to provide thoughtful and critical answers based in the video. In other words, demonstrate that you have watched the video by using the video to answer the questions. You should respond in at least four sentences.