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Portrait of a woman wearing a white headscarf and shawl, seated beside a vase of flowers.
Historical image of Sojourner Truth and Abraham Lincoln with text overlay about truth’s famous speech.
A winter landscape with a horse-drawn wagon, travelers, and trees blanketed in snow.
A man rides a horse with two children, set in a dimly lit landscape.

Women’s History Playlist:1844-1860

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Portrait of a woman wearing a white headscarf and shawl, seated beside a vase of flowers.
Sojourner Truth, “Ain’t I a Woman?” 1851
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Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
Historical image of Sojourner Truth and Abraham Lincoln with text overlay about truth’s famous speech.
“Ar’nt I a Woman?” Sojourner Truth and the Abolitionist Movement | BRIdge from the Past
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Video

10 Min

How can images help us understand the role of African American women in the abolitionist movement? In this episode, Mary explores an image of Sojourner Truth. Born into slavery in New York, she dedicated her life to abolition and equal rights for women and men. How did her famous "Ar'nt I a Woman?" speech convey her life-long commitment to the ideals of liberty and equality? *The source we reviewed used the phrase "Ar'nt I a Woman?" but Sojourner Truth's speech is often also titled "Ain't I a Woman?"
10 Min
A winter landscape with a horse-drawn wagon, travelers, and trees blanketed in snow.
Dame Shirley (Mrs. Clappe), Letters from a Western Pioneer, 1851–1852
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Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
A man rides a horse with two children, set in a dimly lit landscape.
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Essay - 1572 Words

Essay

1572 Words

Investigates Harriet Tubman's role in the fight to end slavery.
Black and white photo of a woman in a dark, buttoned dress with a white collar, standing with her hands clasped.
Harriet Tubman: Follow the North Star to Freedom
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45 Min

How did Harriet Tubman act responsibly by helping many people escape slavery?
45 Min
A scenic view of wetlands and a river with a blue sky, featuring text about Harriet Tubman and the landscape's impact.
How Did Landscape Affect Harriet Tubman? The Outdoors, Slavery, & the Underground Railroad
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Video

14 Min

Harriet Tubman, the most famous conductor of the Underground Railroad, grew up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland before escaping to freedom in 1849. She returned to the Eastern Shore 13 times to free family and friends from bondage. How can looking at the landscape of the Eastern Shore help us understand Tubman's amazing story and the Underground Railroad itself? Mary is joined by Timothy VanCleave, Park Ranger at the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historic Park in Maryland, to explore.
14 Min
A portrait of a woman with curly hair, dressed in a white blouse, drawn in a detailed etched style.
Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Essay - 2508 Words

Essay

2508 Words

Investigates Harriet Stowe's contributions to abolitionism.
Portrait of a young woman with curly hair and a peaceful expression, sketched in light tones.
Activism through Literature: Harriet Beecher Stowe, Slavery, and Justice
Lesson - 1 Activities

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45 Min

In this lesson, students will learn about how Harriet Beecher Stowe fought against the injustice of slavery. They will also consider ways in which they can fight injustices in their own lives.
45 Min