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Apr

08

Harpers Ferry

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Places to Visit

For anyone looking for a neat place to visit, I must highly recommend Harpers Ferry. The town is idyllic and has been historically preserved so that it still looks much as it did in the 19th century. There are several museums to visit, numerous historical buildings to explore, and scenic hiking in the surrounding mountains. […]

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22

Apr

08

Good Overview of the Dred Scott case

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Letters & Diaries

This site was created especially for teachers and has a very clear, but yet brief, overview of the Dred Scott case. In addition, both Taney’s majority decision and the two dissenting opinions are provided so that students can read the debate from both sides. This site is brief enough to keep students’ attentions and integrates […]

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21

Apr

08

Dred Scott Case Collection

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Letters & Diaries

Washington University in St. Louis, in conjunction with the Missouri State Archives and the St. Louis Circuit Clerk, have launched an informative and well-organized digital collection on the Dred Scott Case. This website provides full text transcriptions of one hundred and eleven relevant documents, a detailed timeline, a thorough historical background, and helpful links to […]

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17

Apr

08

Harriet Tubman's home

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Places to Visit

This is a website dedicated to Harriet Tubman’s home and includes a short overview of her history with the house. It has numerous links to other websites to explore.

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17

Apr

08

Finding Freedom in the Niagara Region

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Places to Visit

This web page is dedicated to the Niagara region of the US-Canadian border which was the final stage in many slaves’ journeys to freedom in Canada. It has a nice section where one can learn about different abolitionists of the time period, view historical markers about the underground railroad, or view pictures of various important […]

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17

Apr

08

Can you make it to Freedom?

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Lesson Plans

This National Geographic site would be good for kids. They play the role of a runaway slave and must navigate through the story line to freedom. The kids are called upon several times to make decisions, such as if they are going to approach a “safe house” or hide in the woods. And yes, the […]

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16

Apr

08

Teaching the Lincoln Douglas Debates

Posted by sailerd  Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Lesson Plans

AP US teachers should find the Teaching the Journal of American History site a great resource for their classes. Allen C. Guelzo’s article on the Lincoln Douglas Debate, which was published in the September 2007 issue, is available (no subscription required) along with the author’s suggestions for teaching it. Five activities are available that ask […]

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14

Apr

08

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Unplugged

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), General Opinion

In this book review published on Slate.com, historian David Greenberg examines a new book on the Lincoln-Douglas debates, Lincoln and Douglas: The Debates That Defined America written by Allen C. Guelzo of Gettysburg College. With campaigning for the upcoming presidential election in full swing, debates will surely play a big role in swaying public opinion […]

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10

Apr

08

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861)

The Dred Scott Heritage Foundation, founded in 2007, is dedicated to: 1) “support the acknowledgment of the 150th Anniversary of the Dred Scott Decision and support the attendant commemorative events that will mark this momentous occasion.” 2) “be a vehicle for expanding the learning opportunities for individuals to be more educated about this case, its […]

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10

Apr

08

Roger B. Taney's home

Posted by   Published in Antebellum (1840-1861), Places to Visit

The Historical Society of Frederick County has converted the home of Roger Brooke Taney, the Supreme Court Chief Justice who issued the Dred Scott ruling, into an historical site which includes his house, detached kitchen, root cellar, smoke house, and slave quarters. Guided tours are available, and special events are held at the home.

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