Home at Mount Vernon

This resource from George Washington's Mount Vernon contains a short play about the life of slaves, indentured servants, and others during the time of Washington's presidency. A narrative version, written as a story, is also available.

  • Students will learn about the various people who lived and worked at George Washington's Mount Vernon in the 18th century.
  • Students will understand the societal, cultural, and economic conditions of 18th century American life that sustained plantation life.
Resource ID#: 168519 Type: Text Resource
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Direct Link: http://www.mountvernon.org/education/lesson-plans/lesson/home-at-mount-vernon/

General Information

Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Mount Vernon, George Washington, slavery, slave, indentured servants, indentured servitude, Martha Washington, Grade 5, U.S. History, American History
Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource,  Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: Mount Vernon Museum

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