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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Learning Lab: Powerful Symbols and Words: Abolitionism & Women's Rights

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Champions of Human Liberty

For Students 9th - 10th
Frederick Douglass gave as speech praising John Brown and his raid on Harper's Ferry. He viewed Brown as a real hero of the abolitionist cause. Read his speech or listen to an excerpt.
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C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Narrative of Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief summary of The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: The Life of Frederick Douglass

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biography of Frederick Douglass with links to pictures and short biographies of his wife and children.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Frederick Douglass

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From Web English Teacher, find a list of lesson plans on Frederick Douglass. Includes study and discussion questions.