Should the Tillsons have purchased Lucy and Caleb as slaves?
Divide the class in two and have them debate the Tillsons’ decision to buy Lucy and Caleb as slaves. Have one side debate for this purchase and one side debate against this purchase. • As part of their research, students can look at the Web site Slavery in America at: http://www.ils.unc.edu/ingham/page02.html. Under “People and Slavery” students will be able to access The Autobiography of Fredrick Douglas.