Caribbean Labor in Connecticut

Overview

Objectives

 

Students will be able to use their knowledge to independently…

  • 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.

Students will be able to use their knowledge to independently…

  • 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.

Lessons