PBS is using HistoryPin to compliment their Abolitionists series. Explore the story of the abolitionist movement in America through our interactive map. Dozens of museums, institutions and PBS stations have partnered with American Experience to bring you archival images, documents and videos related to abolitionism.
1. Define grueling.
2. Based on this reading, how would you describe the working conditions in Carnegie's plants?
3. What evidence from the text would you use to support your answer?
This is an amazing, powerful video. Watched it just by chance as a teen, always remembered it, used it in classes and in a club activity. Really speaks to kids, though it is pretty heavy content. Should check with parents for younger grades.
Frontline airing that discusses the rise of credit cards, the complexity of their terms in modern society, and includes a teaching feature which I think would be excellent for high school teachers to utilize.