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The Growth of Delaware's Antebellum Free African American Community

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn what it was like to be a free African American in the Wilmington community of Delaware during the 1800s. This article includes information about the types of jobs African Americans had, the property they owned, and the daily...
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The Newberry Library

Newberry Library and Chicago History Museum: Lincoln at 200

For Students 9th - 10th
This is resource provides information which allows users to examine key aspects of Lincoln's life and legacy, such as the circumstances of his birth, his views on slavery, and his assassination.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Anna E. Dickinson Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
The papers of lecturer, reformer, actress, and author Anna Elizabeth Dickinson span the period 1859-1951 but are chiefly concentrated in the years from 1859 to 1911. The collection consists of approximately 10,000 items. Included are...
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: The Underground Railroad in Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
While the Underground Railroad was active in Wisconsin in the 1800s, its activities were of necessity kept secret, so little documentation has survived. A few cases became matters of public record, however, most notably those of Caroline...
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National Women’s History Museum

National Women's History Museum: Sarah Moore Grimke

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Sarah Grimke who with her sister fought for abolition and women's rights.
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Digital History

Digital History: Southern Nationalism

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting look at the Southern attempt to, at first defend the institution of slavery, and later, to become defiant about it. See how Southern intellectuals, religious leaders, and politicians strove to create a self-sufficiency in...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Culture & Change, Evolution of Black History

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore the Black History in America in the lives of famous African Americans. Features include a clickable interactive timeline that highlights important events, accomplishments, and personalities from 1492 to 2001.
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Sojourner Truth Library: On the Trail of Sojourner Truth in Ulster County, Ny

For Students 9th - 10th
This exhibit follows events in the life of Sojourner Truth using primary documents and images of people, places and maps to bring her story to life.
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Ibis Communications

Eye Witness to History: Escape From Slavery, 1838

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpts from the narrative of Frederick Douglass' escape from slavery in 1838. Includes photographs and references.
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Curated OER

Iu School of Liberal Arts: The Frederick Douglass Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site with information on Douglass' life, genealogy, and copies of many of his papers.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass

For Students 3rd - 8th
Biographical website that explains details about Frederick Douglass' life as an abolitionist and women's rights leader. Includes photos of his home near Washington, DC. Very informative site.
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History Teacher

Historyteacher.net: The Antebellum South: Quiz (1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This 10-question multiple choice quiz is immediately scored and tests your comprehension of slavery in the South during the mid 1800s.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Life of Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a brief biography of the life of Frederick Douglass. The site also contains links to the Underground Railroad, Women's Rights National Historical Park and other related sites.
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Robin Chew

Lucidcafe: Lucretia Mott

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Lucidcafe provides a brief description of the life of Lucretia Mott, a Quaker minister and "a leader of the antislavery and women's rights movements in America."