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Key Concepts of the Abolition Movement: A Review and Interactive Analysis

Dive into the essential ideas of the abolition movement with this interactive review. Start with a discussion on the main principles driving abolitionists and take a short break. Analyze historical abolitionist newspapers to understand their context and significance. Explore the compelling voices of leaders like William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and Harriet Tubman, and learn why their efforts were crucial for the fight against slavery. Wrap up by creating a catchy newspaper headline that reflects the goals and figures of abolitionists.

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Key Concepts of the Abolition Movement: A Review and Interactive Analysis

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  1. Think about it... Take10 minutes to work on the Early Govt Review!

  2. Today’s Big Question What were the key ideas of the abolition movement?

  3. Activities for the Day: • Discuss main ideas of abolition • 5 minute break/lunch • Read and analyze abolitionist newspapers

  4. What do you think this means? (7:05-9:05)

  5. Abolition Abolitionists demanded the _________freeing of slaves. Abolitionists believed that slavery was: _______________ _______________ _______________

  6. William Lloyd Garrison: 1805-1879

  7. “I am willing to be persecuted, imprisoned, and bound for advocating African rights. And I should deserve to be a slave myself if I shrunk from that duty or danger.” --William Lloyd Garrison

  8. “I WILL BE HEARD.”

  9. William Lloyd Garrison published the _________ and worked for the immediate emancipation of all slaves. (9:05-16:00)

  10. Frederick Douglass published the _____ _____ and worked for the rights of African Americans and women to better their lives.

  11. Harriet Tubman led hundreds of slaves to freedom on the _______ ________.

  12. Why is the abolition movement important? “Abolitionists sounded the warning…the country could not forever encompass the ideal of liberty and the reality of slavery.” --The Abolitionists (PBS American Experience)

  13. 5 minute break!

  14. Read all about it! In groups of 2: What does the newspaper say? Who wrote it/when was it written? What does it tell us about the time period? What else do we need to know in order to understand it better?

  15. Combine groups: Pair up with a group who had the opposite newspaper!

  16. EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT...! Write a newspaper headline for an Abolitionist newspaper. Your headline should be catchy, and address one (or more!) of the following questions: • What are abolitionists trying to do? • Who are some of the famous abolitionist? • What is the best way to convince people to join the abolitionist cause?

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