Parent Guide > The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists

by USHistory.org 2016

Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.

This week in class, we’re reading "The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists" by USHistory.org.

The informational text "The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists" discusses the various degrees of support the anti-slavery movement received between the Revolutionary War and the Civil War.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Morality, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How has America changed over time?", "How do people create change?", and "What is good and how do we know?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "The Revolutionary Rise of Abolitionists" about?
    • What did you learn about America?
    • What did you learn about Morality?
    • What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
  • Watch Slavery – Crash Course US History #13 at home with your child.