For Teachers & Students
The land petitions collection offers a rare opportunity to explore the history of African Americans in colonial New Brunswick. Learning resources are developed around topics relating to enslavement, freedom, and entitlement to land.
The Promise of Freedom
Learn about the journey of the Black Loyalists from enslavement to freedom in New Brunswick.
Learning Activities
Build Your Vocabulary
Use Wikipedia to learn the following terms:
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Examining Historical Artifacts
The Black Loyalists' struggle for freedom was long, arduous, and often filled with disappointment.
- Examine images of historical artifacts and reflect on what the images can tell us about the migration of Black Loyalists to New Brunswick.
Resources for Teachers
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Instructional documents:
- Lesson plan for students in grades 7, 8, and 9
- Assessment rubric
- Lesson cover
- Artifact analysis worksheet
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Web resources:
- Resources used in the lesson plan
The Promise of Land
Investigate the challenges encountered by Black Loyalists attempting to acquire land.
Learning Activities
Build Your Vocabulary
Use Wikipedia to learn the following terms:
Read our policy on linking to Wikipedia articles.
Using Primary Sources
Investigate the mysteries of history with primary sources.
- Use maps and petitions to learn about the story of the Black Loyalist migration to New Brunswick.
Resources for Teachers
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Instructional documents:
- Lesson plan for students in grades 7, 8, and 9
- Assessment rubric
- Lesson cover
- Document analysis worksheet
- Image analysis worksheet
- Map analysis worksheet
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Web resources:
- Primary sources used in the lesson plan