The Abolitionist Movement: A Fight for Freedom

Author: Jennifer Byrne

School: Belmont Ridge Middle

Grade Level: 4th

Time Estimated: 3 days (90 minute periods)

Overview

In this mini-unit, we will be covering a part of the reform movement during the mid-1800s, before the Civil War takes place. Specifically, we will be discussing Harriet Tubman, William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and each of their contributions to the abolitionist movement.

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