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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Yo! The Slaves Have Gotta Go!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this instructional activity, students will explore the events leading up to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Students will work collaboratively to research and report their findings.
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Website
Columbia University

Columbia University: Columbia University & Slavery 12.columbia and the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This website was created by faculty, students, and staff to publicly present information about Columbia's historical connections to the institution of slavery. This article focuses on President Charles King who became one of the city's...
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Sheet Music About Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides more than 200 sheet music compositions that represent Lincoln, the Civil War and the times. Compiled by the greatest private collector of Lincoln material, Alfred Whital Stern.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Emancipation Proclamation Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview and ten facts about Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, a war measure freeing the slaves in states still in rebellion against the Union.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Buying Freedom From Slavery

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting discussion on the methods used by slaves to acquire the money to help them buy their freedom.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Civil War for Kids: Emancipation Proclamation

For Students 9th - 10th
A site discussing the Emancipation Proclamation when Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves during the Civil War.