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The African Grove Theater - 4th Grade Adaptation
Goals:
AimWhy was it important for African Americans to perform in and attend theatrical productions in pre-Civil War New York?
At the conclusion of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Evaluate the importance of cultural expression in general and theatrical performance in particular to the African American community in antebellum New York
- Identify the historical contributions of the African Grove Theater
Essential Questions:
- How did the existence of slavery shape African American communal life and cultural expression?
- How did acts of resistance shape African American cultural heritage and community?
