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Mary Ann Shadd Cary was an extraordinary woman, no matter the time period. Academics research the life and achievements of Mrs. Cary, who was born a free African American in 1823. The lesson uses primary sources, worksheets, written prompts, and a short speech to help scholars explore what life was like for Mary Cary and the impact of her activism on future generations. Individuals also learn about preservation of historical landmarks such as Mary Cary's house.
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the fugitive slave act, fugitive slaves, segregation, slave culture, slave narratives, slavery, reconstruction, the reconstruction era, civil war, african american culture, african american history, african americans, women's history, activism, civil rights, historical analysis, historical context, historical documents, primary source analysis, primary source images, primary sources, american history, skills review
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- Construct a visual timeline of the achievements of Mary Ann Shadd Cary
- Compare and contrast Mary's life to other civil rights activists
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- Lesson plan may need to be adapted for younger learners
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- Lesson includes additional resources to enhance learning
- The resource is appropriate for multiple social studies topics, such women's history or Black History Month
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