British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Romantics & Victorians London
From Wordsworth's Westminster Bridge to Blake's Chimney Sweepers; from Dickens's pickpockets to Jack the Ripper; and from Wells's War of the Worlds to Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes; discover the diverse ways in which writers in this...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Phillis Wheatley
Despite spending much of her life enslaved, Phillis Wheatley was the first African American woman to publish a book of poems.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Woman's Rights Activists During the Civil War
During the Civil War, reformers focused on the war effort rather than organizing women's rights meetings.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Travel, Colonialism and Slavery
From Robinson Crusoe to the anti-slavery activism of Olaudah Equiano and the letters of Ignatius Sancho: explore a range of writing produced during an age of travel, trade and colonial conquest, in which Britain vastly expanded its...
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: Politics and Religion
The Civil Wars and the Restoration of the monarchy, the Enlightenment or 'Age of Reason', and British colonialism: investigate the political and religious contexts of Restoration and 18th-century literature.
British Library
British Library: Discovering Literature: African Writers and Black Thought in 18th Century Britain
This article describes how four writers, taken from Africa as children and sold into slavery, grew up to write works that challenged British ideas about race, called for African brotherhood, and demanded the abolition of the slave trade.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: The Events of 1831: Interactive Timeline
This interactive timeline helps you examine how some of the events of 1831 were related. Significant events include slavery, abolition, evangelical revivalism, and new inventions.
Cornell University
Cornell University: Library: I Will Be Heard: Spreading the Word
See how the use of posters and other sensational graphics spread the anti-slavery message.
PBS
Pbs: Levi Coffin's Underground Railroad Station
This site from PBS provides an excerpt from a historical document written by Levi Coffin about his Cincinnati Underground Railroad Station.
Other
Causes of the Civil War: A North Georgia Perspective
Read about the causes of the Civil War from a southern perspective.
National Geographic
National Geographic: The Underground Railroad: Routes to Freedom
Map with Underground Railroad routes and text.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Lucretia Mott
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a brief biography on the life of Quaker abolitionist and women's rights advocate, Lucretia Mott.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Susan B. Anthony
Use this resource to learn about an advocate of women's rights and slave's freedom, Susan B. Anthony, whose efforts gave all U.S. citizens regardless of race and sex the right to vote. This website includes related links and resources...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Follow the Drinking Gourd
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is based upon the book, Follow the Drinking Gourd.
Other
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center: Margaret Garner
Brief biographical note on the story of Margaret Garner, a fugitive slave woman who chose to kill her own daughter rather than permit her be returned to slavery.
The History Cat
The History Cat: The Abolitionists
Describes the abolitionist movement and the people who pushed for the abolition of slavery, especially William Lloyd Garrison who founded the Liberator newspaper and the New England Anti-Slavery Society. Arguments for slavery were put...
Social Studies for Kids
Social Studies for Kids: Sojourner Truth: Voice for Abolition and Women
Born into slavery and never able to read or write, Sojourner Truth nonetheless was a tired and famous advocate for both abolition and women's voting rights.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Song
This site provides several maps which depict the slave states and the free states. There are links that will connect you with an abolitionist song and information on John Brown.
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Abolition Celebration in Washington, d.c.
This site provides several maps which depict the slave states and the free states. There are links that will connect you with an abolitionist song and information on John Brown.
Curated OER
Anti Abolitionist Handbill
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Song
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Sheet Music
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
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Abolitionist Appeal to Women
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.