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Photograph of Ida B. Wells.
The front page of a pamphlet titled Southern Horrors, Lynch Law in All Its Phases.
Portrait of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, wearing a blouse with ruffled details, set against a light background.
Historic brick building with multiple windows and a peaked roof, known as Hull House in Chicago.

Women’s History Playlist:1877-1898

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Photograph of Ida B. Wells.
Ida B. Wells and the Campaign against Lynching
Essay - 1848 Words

Essay

1848 Words

How did Ida Wells fight for justice for African Americans?
The front page of a pamphlet titled Southern Horrors, Lynch Law in All Its Phases.
Ida B. Wells, “Lynch Law,” 1893
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Activity

40 Min

Use this primary source text to explore key historical events.
Portrait of a woman with an elaborate hairstyle, wearing a blouse with ruffled details, set against a light background.
Taking Responsibility: Ida B. Wells and the Anti-Lynching Campaign
Lesson - 1 Activities

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45 Min

How did Ida B. Wells’ anti-lynching campaign and her teaching of others about lynching show responsibility?
45 Min
Historic brick building with multiple windows and a peaked roof, known as Hull House in Chicago.
Jane Addams, Hull House, and Immigration
Essay - 2404 Words

Essay

2404 Words

How did Jane Addams help immigrants in the U.S.?
A woman in formal attire sits at a desk, writing on paper, with a mirror and a cup visible in the background.
Jane Addams, Hull House, and Responsibility
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Lesson

1 Activities

45 Min

How did Jane Addams act responsibly in running a settlement house and fighting against war?
45 Min