A lesson exploring Harriet Tubman's 1850 escape and the significance of the Mason-Dixon Line as a geographical and legal boundary in the pre-Civil War United States.

A lesson examining the expansion of the United States in the 1850s and the growing conflict over whether new territories should allow slavery. Students will explore how westward expansion pushed the country toward a breaking point.

A lesson exploring the various forms of rebellion against slavery, including John Brown's raid at Harpers Ferry, Nat Turner's revolt, and Denmark Vesey's planned uprising. Students will learn about the risks taken by those fighting for freedom and the different ways people fought back against the plantation system.

A lesson exploring the influence of the abolitionist press and the movement's political impact. Students will learn about abolitionist newspapers like The Liberator and how the movement pressured leaders like Abraham Lincoln to end slavery.