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Handout
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma State University: Encyclopedia: Bass Reeves

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography describes the life of Bass Reeves, who fled slavery and became a United States marshall.
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Handout
Other

Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Bass Reeves

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Bass Reeves, who escaped a life of slavery and became a deputy U.S. marshal.
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Handout
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Sojourner Truth

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biography of the famous abolitionist and former slave, Sojourner Truth.
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Lesson Plan
US National Archives

Docsteach: How Effective Were the Efforts of the Freedmen's Bureau?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students will analyze documents from the War Department's Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands - better known as the Freedmen's Bureau - that Congress established on March 3, 1865, as the Civil War was...
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Handout
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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Website
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.