Below you will find some web pages to help you explore about your topic for our Learning Fair.

What was slavery?
North American Slavery - History for Kids! Read here for some background on slavery in America.

More North American Slavery - History for Kids! Read here for some more background on slavery in America.

The Fugitive Slave Bill of 1850 This site has examples of some posters.

Slavery Image Database Look at these pictures carefully to find pictures of plantation scenes and houses for slaves in the South.

Statford Hall - Slavery on the Plantation Look at number 3 at the bottom for ideas that you need to teach others about.

Living Under Enslavement Explore the ways in which African Americans cared for their families, used their skills, preserved their African traditions, and resisted enslavement.

What was the Underground Railroad?
Spartacus Schoolnet's Underground Railroad This site has background information on the underground railroad.

Scholastic's Underground Railroad This is an interactive trip on the underground railroad.

National Geographic Underground Railroad This is another interactive trip on the underground railroad.

National Geographic Underground Railroad Worksheet Here's a sheet to use with the interactive trip on the underground railroad.

What was the Civil War?
American Civil War - History for Kids! This site has some good information about the war.

Gettysburg National Military Park This tells about life in the Union and Confederate camps.

Treasure Net Historical Images You will find some pictures from New York State here.

Treasure Selected Civil War Photographs You can find some pictures from New York State here.

Civil War for KIDS You can find some pictures from New York State here, and others.

What was the struggle for women's rights all about?
Seneca Falls Convention This site tells about this important convention.

Scholastic's Women's Rights: Past, Present and Future This site tells about the Seneca Falls Convention.

Scholastic's Women's Suffrage Explore this site to learn more.

History Channel's Women's Suffrage Read on this site for background.

NWHM Women Suffrage Explore this site for ideas.

Library of Congress Look here for pictures and posters.

Susan B. Anthony Look here for an ad to see her speak.