National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sojourner Truth
A former slave, Sojourner Truth was an advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women's rights in the 19th century.
A&E Television
History.com: Knights of Labor
An article regarding the Knights of Labor and their struggle for the eight-hour day, abolition of child labor, equal pay for equal work, and political reforms including the graduated income tax.
Other
In Search of Heroes: The Susan B. Anthony Story
Read highlights on the life of Susan Brownwell Anthony covering information on her role in the abolition, temperance, and suffrage movements.
Curated OER
Abolition Celebration in Washington, d.c.
This site provides several maps which depict the slave states and the free states. There are links that will connect you with an abolitionist song and information on John Brown.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Teacher Serve: Divining America: Religion in American History
A collection of scholarly essays consisting of instructional guides accompanied by commentary. Designed to help teachers of American history bring students to a greater understanding of the role religion has played in the development of...
Yale University
Avalon Project: Modern Customs and Ancient Laws of Russia
A lecture by Maxime Kovalevsky discusses the origin, growth, and abolition of serfdom in Russia. It describes the important facts of Russian serfdom, the history and growth of the institution, and the peasant-landlord relationship.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Women's Rights
From a chapter on " Antebellum Idealism and Reform Impulses," this section explains the connections between abolition, reform, and antebellum feminism and also describes the ways antebellum women's movements were both traditional and...
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Learning Lab: Powerful Symbols and Words: Abolitionism & Women's Rights
This collection looks at an image and phrase used widely in abolitionist materials, and at how that symbol was adopted and adapted by Sojourner Truth and/or other women's rights activists. Students will examine an abolitionist medallion...
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sarah Moore Grimke
Learn about Sarah Grimke who with her sister fought for abolition and women's rights.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sojourner Truth
Learn more about Sojourner Truth, the outspoken advocate for abolition, temperance, and civil and women's rights.
Curated OER
Anti Abolitionist Handbill
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Song
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Sheet Music
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Curated OER
Abolitionist Appeal to Women
This site, which is provided for by the Library of Congress, is part of the African American Mosaic. It describes abolition and gives references to books about the topic.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Memory: African American Odyssey
This site explores Black America's quest for equality from the early national period through the twentieth century. Content includes the work of abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century, depictions of the long journey...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Exchange Between Horace Greeley and Lincoln, 1862
Primary source excerpts from New York Tribune editorial letter written by abolitionist Horace Greeley followed by a response from President Abraham Lincoln published in the New York Times, 1862.
Other
Smith College: Across the Generations:exploring Us History Through Family Papers
The reform movement during the nineteenth century is explored through original documents. This site gives an overview of the social history of this time period.
University of Michigan
Making of America: Speeches, Lectures, and Letters by Wendell Phillips
Offers the complete text of the book "Speeches, Lectures, and Letters" by Wendell Phillips. Searchable by page number or you can download the entire text.
University of North Carolina
Unc: Harriet: The Moses of Her People
E-text of a book with primary and secondary source information about Harriet Tubman by Sarah Bradford published in 1886. RI.9-10.7 different mediums
Other
Univ. Of Detroit Mercy Black Abolitionist Archive: Black Abolitionist Archive
A collection of speeches by African American abolitionists from the 1800s, accompanied by interpretative readings in audio files.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: South Africa: History
A comprehensive look at the history of South Africa beginning with its settlement by Zulus and progressing through apartheid to the current strong democracy. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
British Library
British Library: Creative Writing: Ignatius Sancho, Letters of the Late Ignatius
This teaching pack will introduce students to Ignatius Sancho in his own words through a selection of his letters and invite students to offer a variety of creative responses to Sancho's life, work, and unique voice. Students will work...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: African American Women and the Civil Rights Movement
This exhibit spotlights the voice of African American Women leaders in the movement and highlights their significant roles and contributions.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Abraham Lincoln
What can one say about what many average American citizens and American historians consider to be the finest president we have ever had? Abraham Lincoln has long been endeared in the hearts of all of humankind-including those southerners...
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