Theme 3
The Case For Reparations
This inquiry kit uses primary sources to explore how laws, policies, and practices in U.S. history created economic barriers for certain groups and contributed to economic differences over time.
Thinking Questions
1. How long has the idea of reparations for Black Americans been around?
2. What are some of the arguments for and against the idea of reparations for the descendants of enslaved people?
Teacher’s Guide:
Oral History Analysis Tool
Teacher’s Guide:
Historical Document Analysis Tool
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