John Brown and the Underground Railroad
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/17/g912/undergroundrail.html
A lesson plan for grade 11 Social Studies
In this lesson from Xpeditions, students will analyze John Brown’s attitudes and actions against slavery. They will then compare Brown’s views with those of other people who were active in the Underground Railroad and the abolitionist movement. They will write journal entries pretending they are Underground Railroad conductors who have adopted John Brown’s values and tactics. They will write additional paragraphs explaining whether they think they would have been more in agreement with Brown or with pacifist abolitionists.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Social Studies (2003)
Grade 11–12 — Advanced Placement United States History
- Goal 4: Nationalism, Sectionalism, and Reform (1816-1848): The learner will analyze the competing forces of nationalism and sectionalism and assess the effectiveness of the emerging reform movements.
- Objective 4.04: Evaluate the roles of the reform crusade on mid-19th century America and evaluate their effectiveness.
Grade 11–12 — United States History
- Goal 2: Expansion and Reform (1801-1850) - The learner will assess the competing forces of expansionism, nationalism, and sectionalism.
- Objective 2.05: Identify the major reform movements and evaluate their effectiveness.
