Abolitionist Movement - Grade 7 Learning path

Abolitionist Movement - Grade 7

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Abolitionist Movement - Grade 7

This learning path explores the history, key figures, and networks of the abolitionist movement. Students examine the lives of Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass, the operations of the Underground Railroad, related laws, and the movement's lasting legacy.

Exercises in this learning path

15 exercises
  1. 1

    Form 1: Introduction to the Abolitionist Movement

    Learn about the origins and core principles of the abolitionist movement in its effort to end slavery.

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    Form 2: Harriet Tubman's Early Life and Escape

    Explore Harriet Tubman's early years in slavery and her courageous escape to freedom.

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    Form 3: Harriet Tubman as a Conductor on the Underground Railroad

    Discover Harriet Tubman's heroic role as a conductor guiding enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad.

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    Form 4: Harriet Tubman's Civil War Service and Later Life

    Examine Harriet Tubman's contributions during the Civil War and her achievements in her later years.

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    Form 5: Frederick Douglass: From Slavery to Freedom

    Follow Frederick Douglass's journey from enduring enslavement to escaping and achieving his freedom.

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    Form 6: Frederick Douglass: Writings and 'The North Star'

    Investigate Frederick Douglass's influential writings, including his anti-slavery newspaper, The North Star.

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    Form 7: Frederick Douglass: Speeches and Abolitionist Leadership

    Study Frederick Douglass's powerful speeches and his prominent leadership within the abolitionist movement.

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    Form 8: The Structure and Networks of the Underground Railroad

    Analyze how the secret networks and organizational structure of the Underground Railroad operated.

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    Form 9: Key Terminology of the Underground Railroad

    Review the essential terms and code words used by those operating and navigating the Underground Railroad.

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    Form 10: Geography and Escape Routes of the Underground Railroad

    Examine the geographic routes and paths taken by freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad.

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    Form 11: Key Allies and Collaborators (Quakers & Vigilance Committees)

    Learn about key allies, including Quakers and Vigilance Committees, who assisted freedom seekers on their journeys.

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    Form 12: Laws and Resistance: The Fugitive Slave Acts

    Explore the Fugitive Slave Acts and how abolitionists and freedom seekers resisted these laws.

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    Form 13: Songs, Codes, and Signals of the Underground Railroad

    Discover the secret songs, codes, and visual signals used to communicate along the Underground Railroad.

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    Form 14: Impact of Abolitionist Leaders on the Anti-Slavery Movement

    Assess how key abolitionist leaders influenced and shaped the broader anti-slavery movement.

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    Form 15: Legacy and Memory of the Abolitionist Movement

    Reflect on the historical legacy, enduring memory, and lasting significance of the abolitionist movement.

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