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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
An online version of the exhibit, "The African American Odyssey: A Quest for Full Citizenship", on the struggle of African Americans from Slavery to Civil Rights. Information about voting issues can be found under Reconstruction and the...
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey

For Students 9th - 10th
The Library of Congress' Digital Library presents an outstanding lesson that links to collections about the quest for full citizenship, Frederick Douglass papers, slave narratives, and more.
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Website
Digital History

Digital History: The State of Black America in 1960

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the cultural environment for Black Americans in the 1960's.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: 14th Amendment to the Constitution

For Students 3rd - 8th
After the Civil War, the 14th amendment granted citizenship to all people born or naturalized in the United States. This included former slaves. Learn about the protections this amendment offers to citizens, including those who were once...
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Interactive
National Geographic

National Geographic: Underground Railroad History of Slavery

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Experience what it would be like be a slave seeking freedom by taking this journey on the Underground Railroad. Uses popups.