Lesson 11.03: Heart of Dixie

Read "From Carolina to Alabama," which is an interview of Mingo White (page 49) and "Charlie Aarons, Ex-Slave, Says He Loved Young Marster John." (page 58)

Download and complete 11.03 Slave Narratives then submit it to 11.03 Slave Narratives Dropbox.

Read D.W. McIntosh’s response to a questionaire on slavery and J.W. Winston's response to a questionaire on slavery.

These documents are resources of the Alabama Department of Archives and History.

Download and completed 11.03 Slave Owners then submit it to 11.03 Slave Owners Dropbox.

Two-thirds of Alabama households in 1861 were slave free. What do you think motivated those farmers and townsmen to go to war against the Union?

• Post your thoughts to the 11.03 Why Did They Fight Discussion using four to five sentences.
• Respond in two complete sentences to a classmate whose post you agree with and explain why you agree.
• Respond in two complete sentences to a classmate whose post you disagree with and explain why you disagree.
• Post all answers to the 11.03 Why Did They Fight Discussion.