Seneca Village Project: Problems and Opportunities

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Create a worksheet that has this race example at the top: How did racism affect where Black New Yorkers could live or work? R (Restate): Racism strongly affected where Black New Yorkers could live and work during the 1800s. A (Answer): Because of discrimination, Black residents were pushed into certain neighborhoods and limited to low-paying jobs, even when they had the skills for better work. C (Cite Evidence): In Episode 405 of Ben Franklin's World, the guest explains that Black workers were o...

This learning resource focuses on the impact of racism on Black New Yorkers in the 1800s, particularly through the lens of the RACE response framework. Students will analyze historical evidence to assess how systemic racism shaped living conditions, employment opportunities, and social structures. The resource includes guiding questions that encourage a deeper understanding of the effects of restrictive policies and societal attitudes on the lives of Black residents, with particular attention to the community of Seneca Village and its significance. By employing the RACE framework, students will learn to articulate their findings clearly, using evidence to support their claims about the historical context of racism and its pervasive effects.