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 \n2.Why is it important to study the past?  \n3.How do you think historians mightremember you?  \n## Instructions:\n\n·  Use the template tocreate a family tree foryourself or a friend anddiscover connections tothe past!  \n·  Start by asking someonein your family about yourancestors or a friendabout theirs.  \n·  Fill out the template tothe best of your ability,understanding that it isokay to not have all theanswers.  \nWashington'sLawrenceSlaveryFamily HistoryWashingtonDatabase  \n\n| Explore more!  \u003Cbr>Using the above sources and Mount Vernon website,see if you can create a  \u003Cbr>family tree for one of the many people that lived at Mount Vernon.   |\n| --- |\n\nWashington's family due tothe records left behind.  \n·  The families of enslavedindividuals are often hardhard to find due to a lack ofrecords.  \n's Family Tree  \n(Insert Name Here)  \nMOUNT★VERNONTHE MOUNT VERNON LADIES'AssOCIATION","cbCaiuQqqMIprVkO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuQqqMIprVkO","pdf",2270337,"English","# Build a Family Tree\n## Main Ideas\n## Questions to Consider\n## Instructions","[{\"question\":\"Why is it challenging to research the family history of enslaved individuals?\",\"answer\":\"The families of enslaved individuals are often difficult to trace due to a significant lack of preserved historical records compared to other populations.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the primary skills developed by this family history activity?\",\"answer\":\"This activity helps participants develop essential skills in research, critical analysis, and discussion regarding historical connections.\"},{\"question\":\"How can one begin creating their own family tree?\",\"answer\":\"Start by interviewing family members or friends about their ancestors and then use the provided template to record information, noting that it is acceptable if some details remain unknown.\"}]","Build a Family Tree - Historical Research Activity | PDF"]