Objectives

Locate the Caribbean islands on a map
Recognize indigenous presence in the Caribbean
Trace the history of slavery/forced labor on the islands and how it has impacted the current demographics
Recognize that the Caribbean is not culturally, linguistically, politically, or historically homogenous.
Understand the motives behind Caribbean migration to the U.S.
Evaluate how historical events and developments were shaped by unique circumstances of time and place, as well as broader historical contexts.
Analyze change and continuity in historical eras.
Be able to support an argument, claim, or position using strong textual evidence.

Lesson Plan Outlines

Lesson 1: Who is Caribbean?

Focus: Contemporary Caribbean demographics, indigenous peoples, the Haitian Revolution, and indentured slaves.

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Lesson 2: Migration to the U.S.

Focus: Motives for migration, settlement in the United States, and case studies

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Lesson 3: Caribbean Labor in Connecticut

Focus: Learn about the Bracero Program, Mexican labor, and U.S. agricultural policies.

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Existing Lesson Plan by Elena Marie Rosario, M.A. Ph.D. Candidate in History, University of Michigan discussing Post-World War II Puerto Rican Farm Labor Migration to Connecticut