Anna Dickinson: Orator and Political Firebrand

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Classroom Material
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Social Studies Civics US History High School (16 to 18 years old)
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Anna Dickinson: Orator and Political Firebrand

This collection explores the life of Anna Dickinson, an abolitionist who became a prominent public speaker as a teenager during the Civil War. Consider the following guiding and supporting questions as you navigate the collection:

What is the power of youth voice in the fight against deeply rooted injustices? 

  • What tools are available to young people to communicate their political beliefs? Are there different strategies they can use to reach different audiences?  
  • What circumstances today motivate young people to speak out against injustice? 
  • Does individual identity matter when speaking out? 
  • What factors might affect how and when a person decides to speak out? 

Start by clicking on the first tile in the upper lefthand corner.  Then move through the playlist by clicking on the  ">" symbol at the bottom of the page.  Look for the information and paperclip icons to provide more information about selected resources. 

A list of key terms and a timeline are located at the end. The collection contains 60 panels. There are six panels in each row. There are 10 rows total.

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