What is slavery? How and why did slavery grow in America? Who were the people that helped abolish slavery? These questions and more are explored in this visually stimulating and information-packed series. Using live-action footage from living museums from around the country, re-enactments, animated maps and engaging graphics, each of these programs will help students to better understand the cultural, economic, political and personal effects of slavery and the plight of enslaved people in America.
Key Benefits:
• correlates to all states’ curriculum standards
• age-appropriate scripts ensure clarity of concepts
• graphics and maps used to reinforce understanding and recall
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Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator
Without President Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, courage and determination to maintain the Union, our country may have ceased to exist.
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Escaping Slavery on the Underground Railroad
Stirring dramatizations, photographs and colorful maps help tell the story of the Underground Railroad.
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Harriet Tubman and Her Escape to Freedom
Harriet Tubman overcame incredible odds and succeeded not only in gaining freedom for herself, but for over 300 other enslaved people.
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Opposing Slavery: The Abolitionists Movement in America
This program focuses on key members of the Abolitionist Movement in the United States.
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The Life of An Enslaved Person in America
This program explores the daily life and customs of enslaved children and adults from colonial times through Emancipation.
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