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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: 19th Century: African American Christianity, Pt. I: To the Civil War

For Students 9th - 10th
Essay tracks the various religions associated with the African-Americans since their introduction to the New World. Different interpretations from historians are offered for discussion of whether Christianity was helpful to the slaves.
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The History Makers

For Students 9th - 10th
Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Institutions: Religion, Making of African American Identity

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholarly article and an address that discuss the role of religion in the shaping of African American identity during the late-nineteenth century.