James Armistead Lafayette: A Fight for Freedom and Equality
The Declaration of Independence and the words “all men are created equal” provided thousands of enslaved Africans high expectations and many were ready to fight
June 7, 2024
The Declaration of Independence and the words “all men are created equal” provided thousands of enslaved Africans high expectations and many were ready to fight
This video is a teaching tool for educators. Born in 1731 to freed slaves on a farm in Baltimore, Benjamin Banneker was obsessed with math
Learn more about the remarkable life and contributions of Benjamin Banneker with these two lesson plans. Developed by the Benjamin Banneker Association, these resources (for
The website dedicated to Jovita Idar by the University of Texas at San Antonio offers a comprehensive resource for educators. It details the life and
In this lesson, students will delve into the historical significance of the Underground Railroad. They will examine the motives behind its creation and the consequences
This Teach Peace Now lesson plan, designed to be used in conjunction with The Story of Ruby Bridges by Robert Coles and Through My Eyes
This teaching tool biography explores the life of Gail Borden, a U.S. inventor who revolutionized food preservation with his invention of condensed milk. Born in
The website “Immigration History” provides a comprehensive resource for exploring the diverse and multifaceted history of immigration to the United States. Through a variety of
This lesson plan educates students about the history and significance of voting rights in the United States. It covers the evolution of voting rights from
This unit is one of the Gilder Lehrman Institute’s Teaching Literacy through History resources, designed to align with the Common Core State Standards. These units