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Reminiscences of Levi Coffin: The story of Jack Barnes: A chapter from the memoir of Levi Coffin, a Quaker abolitionist who was heavily involved in the Underground Railroad in the 19th century.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Celebrating the freedom to read: Banned Books Week teaches the importance of our First Amendment rights and draws attention to the danger of restricting information in a free society.; By Melissa Thibault.

Remembering Nat Turner: In North Carolina in the New Nation, page 9.10; A poem published in an African American newspaper, 1884, remembering Nat Turner as a hero. Includes historical commentary.; Format: poetry

Lunsford Lane: A slave in North Carolina who buys his freedom: In this lesson plan, students read a primary source document to learn about the life of Lunsford Lane, a slave who worked in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina. Students answer questions about Lane based on his memoir to help them understand the details of his life.; Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); By John Schaefer and Victoria Schaefer.

A Virginian responds to Dunmore's Proclamation: In Revolutionary North Carolina, page 3.6; Response to a 1775 proclamation by the Royal Governor of Virginia offering freedom to slaves and indentured servants who agreed to serve in the king's army. The writer argues that the governor does not have slaves' best interests at heart. Includes historical commentary.; Format: newspaper

"The Southern Cross": In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 1.9; George Tucker's adaptation of the Star Spangled Banner to the Confederate cause. Includes historical commentary.; Format: music; Commentary and sidebar notes by L. Maren Wood.

The Emancipation Proclamation: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 4.7; Proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln, January 1, 1863, freeing slaves in states or parts thereof then in rebellion against the United States. Includes historical commentary.; Format: proclamation

Excerpt from Lunsford Lane slave narrative: Lunsford Lane was born into slavery in Raleigh in 1803. He began earning money when he was very young -- selling fruit, tobacco, and pipes, and cutting wood -- and eventually made enough money to arrange for his freedom and a new life in the North. In this excerpt from his memoir, Lane describes his early money-making ventures.; Format: book

"Can the very spirit of freedom die out?": In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 7.15; Diary of Catherine Anne Devereux Edmondston, May 7, 1865, bemoaning the Confederate surrender. Includes historical commentary.; Format: diary

Introduction: Twenty years after the Lost Colony disappeared, in 1607, the English established another colony 150 miles up the coast at Jamestown. This Virginia colony, too, faced unexpected difficulties -- food shortages, disease, native peoples who were less than thrilled...

195 Years of Independence!: Mexico's Independence began in 1810 and has continued for more than 195 years. Every year they celebrate their freedom on the sixteenth of September; Format: image/photograph

African Americans get the vote in eastern North Carolina: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 9.9; After the Civil War, African American communities in eastern North Carolina, having already tasted freedom during the war, were ready to fight for political rights.; Format: article

Freedom with Harriet: Life on the Underground Railroad: This lesson for grades 6–8 will help students understand the experiences of slaves in the South who sought freedom via the Underground Railroad. Students will analyze a painting and create a living tableau that reflects the issues and emotions the painting evokes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts and Social Studies); By Dianne Harlow.

Inside and outside: Paradox of the box: This lesson serves to introduce students to symbolism (the box), to the literary element paradox, and to the abstract notion of ambiguity (freedom vs. confinement). It is designed for 2nd and 3rd graders, but may be adapted for use with upper elementary or early middle school grades.; Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 English Language Arts); By Edie McDowell.

Civil rights protest chart: Used in the Civil Rights Protests and Dilemmas lesson, in this chart students fill in basic information about famous protests of the civil rights movement and rate the risk to the protesters.; Format: document

The Southern Cross (song sheet): This poem, written by George Tucker, is patterned after "The Star-Spangled Banner" and is an attempt to adapt it to the Confederate cause. First published in The Southern Literary Messenger (March, 1861), it was soon printed in broadside form...; Format: image

Freedom songs of the civil rights movement: Students will listen to freedom songs recorded during the civil rights movement, 1960–1965. Students will write about personal reactions to the music and lyrics. Through reading and pictures, students will briefly explore historical events where these songs were sung. Listening again, students will analyze and describe — musically — particular song(s).; Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Music Education and Social Studies); By Merritt Raum Flexman.

School for Freed People: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 8.3; During and after the Civil War, a movement to provide education to freed slaves began to take hold in the South. Despite the resistance of many whites, reformers such as The Reverend Samuel S. Ashley campaigned for the free education of all children, both black and white, in North Carolina.; Format: article; By Betty Dishong Renfer and Alex Sandifer.

American History: This selection of American history resources found on LEARN NC takes students from the very infancy of our country to modern times.; Format: bibliography/help

Works available for use: In Web Publishing & Collaboration Guide, page 3.4; Many works, copyrighted or not, are available to the public for various kinds of use, including republication and distribution. The public domain The public domain comprises works...; Format: article; By David Walbert.

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