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New Bedford, MA and the Underground Railroad Visit New Bedford, Massachusetts, which was an integral part of the Underground Railroad.		Women Following Washington's Army Learn about the women who followed Washington's army. Practice writing hypotheses.
Nathan and Polly Johnson Nathan and Polly Johnson helped many slaves find their way to freedom in the 1800s -- including...		Abigail Adams Writes a Letter Learn about Abagail Adam's communications with her husband. Use with the Women Following...
Virtual Field Trip: Underground Railroad Take your students on a Virtual Field Trip through Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford,...		The Roots of Women's Rights Seneca Falls Convention, marriage laws, and other topics are discussed in this article on...
54th Regiment Massachusetts Memorial The first African-American regiment ever commissioned in the United Stated is commemorated with...		Equality in Sports for Women The passage of Title IX was supposed to guarantee equality for women in amateur sports, but...
Underground Railroad Map - New Bedford, MA This printable map will help students locate Underground Railroad sites in New Bedford,...		Amelia Earhart Learn about the heroism of Amelia Earhart and her many interesting endeavors.
State Pier -- New Bedford, Massachusetts The site of a booming whaling industry in the 1800s and a place where many slaves first set...		Notable Quotes by Women From Toni Morrison to Abigail Adams -- this collection of famous quotes is eclectic and...
Native American Matrilineal Society Students read about Iroquoian matrilineal society and reflect on how such a society differs...		U.S. Women's Firsts A list of women, their great accomplishments, and the year it took place.
Women Nobel & Pulitzer Prize Winners Celebrate the achievements of women with this list of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners.		Carrie Chapman Catt Learn about Carrie Chapman Catt, a suffrage leader.
Women Following Washington's Army: Washington Hypotheses Hypothesize why Washington would and would not want women to follow his army. Use with the...		Mary Church Terrell Learn about Mary Church Terrell -- American Suffrage Leader.