Slavery Heat Map Class Discussion Questions

Picture 1

● Make a prediction: What is this map representing

The population of enslaved people

● What part of the United States does this map show?

The southern states

● What is the climate like in this area of the United States?

Humid & probably a bit hot

● Why are some of the areas on this map shaded darker than others?

The darker the color, the more slaves

Picture 2

● What counties do you recognize on this map? What percentage of slaves were
in those counties?

● What conclusions can you make about the difference between Tarrant County
and Brazoria County and what might account for this difference?

● What statement could you make about the changes going from South and East
Texas to the North and West?

Picture 3
● What is the map showing?

● What are two reflections that you notice from looking at the map?