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African Americans in Florida Before the Civil War

This presentation slide explores the rich history of African Americans in Florida before the Civil War. Key topics include Fort Mose, the first free African settlement in America, and the role of Black Seminoles in resisting oppression. The slide features images and highlights important figures such as Josiah Walls and Mary McLeod Bethune, as well as events like the significance of turpentine camps. Through this examination, we gain insight into the lives and contributions of African Americans during this pivotal time in history.

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African Americans in Florida Before the Civil War

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  1. individual slide • All outside work and research • given topic • focus on African Americans in FL before or around the Civil War • create 1 slide on a PowerPoint • pictures and information • extra credit if you record your voice over (less than 2 minutes) and it works when presenting to class

  2. Research HERE! • http://www.floridamemory.com/PhotographicCollection/ • IF you can’t find anything here…look for other reputable sources AND ask me for more key words • ex) African American Newspapers: Sentinel (Gainesville) and Sentinel-Bulletin (Tampa)

  3. Research topics • Fort Mose • Negro Fort near Appalachacola • Zephaniah Kingsley’s Plantation • Black Seminoles • Olustee • Robert Meacham • Harriett Beecher Stowe • Josiah Walls • Jonathan C Gibbs • Edward Waters College • T Thomas Furtune • African American Newspapers • Turpentine camps • FAMU • Mary McCleod Bethune • Abrams L Lewis • Sports in FL in the 1890s (Negro Leagues)

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