This enquiry delves further into the impact of the British Empire on patterns of migration in the 18th and 19th centuries.
It focuses on the role of transatlantic slavery. It spotlights Olaudah Equiano and his role in bringing about the abolition of slavery, helping to develop students’ understanding of the second-order concept of significance.
Students first gather information about Equiano, before applying their new knowledge to plan a documentary about the different aspects of Equiano’s life and work.
Equiano’s story is one that students ought to be familiar with, and this enquiry really helps to underline this key individual’s significance.
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