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John Newton was the captain of a slave ship the Greyhound, who underwent a miraculous conversion during a storm in 1748. Although he eventually lost his sight, Newton campaigned against slavery until his death in 1807. He is best known today for the hymn ‘Amazing Grace’. Listen to the lyrics. Do they tell us anything about Newton’s reasons for joining the campaign for the abolition of slavery? Amazing Grace

 Your task Devise a slave song or ‘spiritual’ about life on board a slave ship like the Brookes or the Zong Try to refer to as many elements as possible in the sources Use a tune like ‘Amazing Grace’ or ‘Swing Low Sweet Chariot’ or a slow song you already know

Needs improving Satisfactory WOW factor! Includes references to some, not all, the topic areas (Cramped conditions e.g. heat, noise, smell Toilet facilities Illness, death Food, Punishments) Limited use of technical vocabulary or historical details. Refers to all of the topics, though some may need developing. Some use of technical vocabulary, e.g. manacles, flogging but could include more Some elements of a slave spiritual. Most members of group participate Includes all the topics plus the extension ones (Life for the women Actions of slave ship captains & officers) Consistent use of technical vocabulary, e.g. dysentery, hold of the ship, commodities Strong performances from all group. Sounds like a slave spiritual.

 Plenary Describe what you would have seen, heard and smelt on a slave ship What was the most horrific aspect of the slave trade for you? How can you test is a source is reliable or not? Extension: why do you think the slave songs or spirituals were so popular?

 Homework Add the key words on the video task sheet to your glossary with definitions. Extension. Research the life of Olaudah Equiano using weblinks on the Studyhistory website. Get a copy of his portrait and paste it in your book. Around it write notes on: His dates Life as a slave Books Efforts to end slavery