Mifflin County School District

Social Studies: Slavery and the Underground Railroad

Slavery

African American History Challenge
Included in this online history challenge are profiles of several African Americans. Students will select their level of play and have full access to the reference resources in order to learn more about the contributions of African Americans, particularly in 19th century America. (4-6)

Slavery in the United States
This comprehensive web site for high school teachers offers multiple resources on all topics under American slavery, including lesson links, background material, timelines, and more.

Slaves and the Courts
This collection (1740 - 1860) features over 100 pamphlet, books, speeches and court transcripts and documents the regarding the experiences of slaves in the American colonies.

The Slave Trade

Slave Code

African Americans in Slavery

Exploring Amistad

Amistad

The Underground Railroad

 

Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman 
& the Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman - Moses of the Civil War

Harriet Tubman
This article includes a short biography and additional links

Harriet Tubman
Introduce your students to Harriet Tubman with the resources offered at this site, including a coloring page, quiz, and timeline.

Harriet Tubman - The Most Remarkable Woman of this Age

Harriet Tubman - Amazing Stories

Harriet Tubman
This site includes a biography, photographs and links to Civil War and Underground Railroad sites

The  Harriet Tubman Home Page

Tubman During the Civil War

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