This content-rich American Civil War lesson plan dives into the Underground Railroad and the pre-war growth of the Abolitionist Movement. With a focus on key topics like Harriet Tubman, the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act, and Harriet Beecher Stowe’s book Uncle Tom’s Cabin, this lesson integrates seamlessly into your Civil War curriculum while emphasizing critical connections between North-South relations.
- Lesson Contains (in a downloadable .zip file):
- Daily Slides PowerPoint Presentation entitled Key Events of the Abolitionist Movement.
- Student Guided Notes (MS Word): Fill-in-the-blank style notes for active student participation.
- Teacher Guided Notes (MS Word): Fully completed answer key for easy reference.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Student Version) (MS Word): Six-question quiz for assessment, pre-test, exit slip, or review.
- Multiple-Choice Quiz (Teacher Version) (MS Word): Includes all correct answers for quick grading
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- Topics Covered:
- Underground Railroad and Harriet Tubman
- Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Act
- Uncle Tom’s Cabin and its impact
- Growth of Abolitionism in the North
- How these events shaped tensions between the North and South
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- Slides/Pages: 23 slides, 4 pages
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- Extremely content-rich—provides all the details you need for an engaging class.
- Perfect for any teacher, regardless of experience.
- Substitute-friendly—comprehensive, no-prep materials included.
- Excellent for virtual learning—fully compatible with digital platforms.
- 51ºÚÁÏ/Usage Statement:
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