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Primary
University of North Carolina

The Church in the Southern Black Community: George Bourne, 1780 1845

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of North Carolina contains the text of George Bourne's 19th-century argument against slavery using the Bible as an instrument to prove that slavery is morally wrong.
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Handout
The History Cat

The History Cat: Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Frederick Douglass, once a slave, who became a prominent figure and spokesperson in the fight against slavery in the 1800s.
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Website
Other

John Brown Raid: 1859 Raid on Harpers Ferry

For Students 9th - 10th
Commemorating John Brown's historic Harpers Ferry raid of 1859, this site has lots of information about Brown and the raid. The Educational Resources page is helpful for lesson materials. The links on the pressroom page will help you...
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Primary
The History Place

The History Place: Great Speeches: William Lloyd Garrison on Death of John Brown

For Students 9th - 10th
A speech delivered by William Lloyd Garrison after John Brown was hanged for leading the slave rebellion at Harpers Ferry in 1859. In his speech, Garrison advocates for taking a stand against slavery by seceding the North from the South.
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Handout
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: William Lloyd Garrison

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features William Lloyd Garrison, an American journalistic crusader who published a newspaper, The Liberator (1831-65), and helped lead the successful abolitionist campaign...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election, 1856

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States during the heated presidential election of 1856, showing the States carried by the Republican Party (John Fremont), Democrat Party (James Buchanan), and the newly formed American Party, or 'Know-Nothing’ Party...
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Graphic
Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Presidential Election , 1856

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the United States during the heated presidential election of 1856, showing the States carried by the Republican Party (John Fremont), Democrat Party (James Buchanan), and the newly formed American Party, or 'Know-Nothing’ Party...