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Creating an Abolitionist Newspaper

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Fourth graders develop an understanding of the lives of slaves and their quest for freedom. They develop an understanding of the people who fought against slavery and the efforts that were made by them to create a better life for all people in the US.

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4th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research
Year
2001

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