These lesson plans delve deep into the pivotal event of the 1878 Fireburn, a significant labor uprising in the Virgin Islands. Rooted in the struggles for human rights, freedom from serfdom variants, and improved labor conditions, the Fireburn stands as a testament to the resilience and courage of estate laborers like Mary Thomas, Axeline Salomon, Mathilde McBean, and Susanna Abramson. Through a series of interactive activities, multimedia resources, and critical discussions, students will journey through the socio-political landscape of the former Danish West Indies, understanding the factors leading up to the uprising and its profound aftermath. The module aims to not only educate but also instill a sense of pride and recognition of the sacrifices made by those who stood up against oppression, shaping the fabric of our heritage and the equity we cherish today in the Virgin Islands of the United States.
- Subject:
- Applied Science
- Arts and Humanities
- Education
- History
- Literature
- Philosophy
- Virgin Islands Culture
- Virgin Islands History
- Material Type:
- Activity/Lab
- Lecture Notes
- Lesson
- Primary Source
- Author:
- Stephanie Chalana Brown
- Date Added:
- 09/29/2023