Reading
Petition for Freedom to the Massachusetts Legislature, 1777 (Adapted Version)
Adapted for English Learners and readers who benefit from scaffolding, this informational text introduces students to analyze a primary source written by a group of Black abolitionists in Massachusetts. It includes simplified text, definitions, and reflection questions.
How to Cite This Reading
Facing History & Ourselves, “Petition for Freedom to the Massachusetts Legislature, 1777 (Adapted Version)”, last updated November 29, 2022.
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