This lesson is designed to provide the students with information about Sojourner Truth's contributions to abolitionism and women's suffrage. She worked tirelessly to aid the freed men after the Civil War and brought about increased recognition of their plight. Students will discuss the right of...

Students view primary documents from  black leader Ida B. Wells in the late 1800s and identify the fundamental components of philanthropic leadership through difficult times....

Using literature and research, learners will identify acts of philanthropy that occurred during the Civil War era.