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City Upon a Hill:  Urban Centers and African-American Migrants Lesson PlanCity Upon a Hill:  Urban Centers and African-American Migrants Lesson Plan
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City Upon a Hill: Urban Centers and African-American Migrants

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High schoolers examine why fugitive slaves migrated to cities and towns rather than rural areas. In this lesson, students consider the social, economic, and political benefits provided by cities and towns in comparison to rural areas.

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african americans, the great migration

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african american, great migration, western migration, social studies
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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