We are doing a 6 episode series on the progression of the Underground Railroad from 1800 to the 1860s. And hopefully by the end of it, you’ll understand a little more of how slavery came to an end.
Dive Deeper in History:
1759 – Anthony Benezet writes Observations: https://www.loc.gov/resource/rbc0001.2019amimp10533/?st=pdf&pdfPage=6# 1787 – Northwest Territory bans slavery through the Northwest Ordinance
1793 – First Fugitive Slave Law
April 15, 1800 - Slave Trade Act of 1800
An act to prohibit the carrying on of the slave trade from the United States, to any foreign place or country.
1807 – Great Britain bans the slave trade through the Slave Trade Act
1808 – United States bans the slave trade through the Slave Trade Act
Frederick Douglas is one of the most well know men behind the Underground Railroad. His escape from slavery allowed him to become one of the most influential people of his time.
Have you heard this story before? Who is someone you'd like to learn more about?
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Navigation
0:00 Intro
0:32 Papers Please
3:02 The Long Journey
5:19 Closing
Dive Deeper in History
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Six fugitives do whatever it takes to make it to freedom despite the posse of slave catchers on their tale.
Would you take this risk for your freedom?
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Dive Deeper in History: The Underground Rail Road Records, by William Still, pages 124-129
► Internet Archives: https://archive.org/details/undergroundrail00stil/page/124/mode/2up?view=theater
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Sriracha! - Chris Howland: https://youtu.be/L7pmWmeFuBc
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Did you know there was a difference between an abolitionist and someone who is anti-slavery?
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What is an Abolitionist: https://youtu.be/mk7DdJSc0ns
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0:00 Intro
0:31 Examples
2:09 Closing
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The Underground Railroad was about people fighting to help and protect their fellow man. In this story, we see how this works both ways for the slave and the abolitionist.
Can you think of cool stories about peoples roles being reversed? Let us know in the comments!
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Navigation
0:00 Intro
0:29 Alex's Ops
1:02 The Pickle
2:38 On Trial
3:44 Conclusion
Dive Deeper in History
Music
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A Creepy Music - Music_Unlimited
Funny Comedy - Vivaleum
Sneaky Feet - geoffharvey
Playing in Color - Nullhertz
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What did abolitionists do? What were their jobs and how did it help slaves on the run?
There were many things abolitionists could do to help slaves get to free states and Canada. In this video, we’re going over the four major roles they played in the Underground Railroad:
Station Masters
Conductors
Preachers
Stockholders
If you lived in the 1800s, which of these roles do you think you would play?
Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:20 Station Masters
0:56 Conductors
2:18 Preachers
2:47 Stockholders
3:30 Who was Alexander Ross?
4:14 Conclusion
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What is a Quaker? Today, we’re exploring 10 facts about Quakers.
Navigation
0:00 Intro & Theme
0:17 Fact 1: Origin
0:31 Fact 2: Name
0:45 Fact 3: Equality
1:10 Fact 4: Speech
1:56 Fact 5: Pacifism
2:34 Fact 6: Education
3:05 Fact 7: Family
3:21 Fact 8: Days
4:00 Fact 9: Reputation
4:16 Fact 10: Influence
QUESTION — Which Quaker fact is your favorite? Let us know in the comments?
Dive Deeper:
You can read George Fox’s Autobiography for yourself at https://archive.org/details/georgefoxautobio00foxg/page/n9/mode/2up
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We're going through a mini series to explain the different roles on the underground railroad. What role do you think you would have played?
Dive Deeper in History:
A conversation about the different roles: https://youtu.be/oDBevK1yN-s
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Navigation
0:00 Intro
0:14 Givers
0:59 Getters
2:00 Closing
Music
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Sriracha! - Chris Howland: https://youtu.be/L7pmWmeFuBc
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Yes, Alexander, the slave, and his brother all make it to freedom
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