Lessons
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.