LC Subject Heading: Slavery
Item 36594
White Church, Biddeford, ca. 1894
Contributed by: McArthur Public Library Date: circa 1894 Location: Biddeford Media: Photographic print
Item 102203
Prentiss Mellen to William King regarding the Missouri Compromise, Washington, DC, 1820
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1820-01-25 Location: Washington; Boston Media: Ink on paper
Lesson Plan
Black History and the History of Slavery in Maine
Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary
Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of the Black community in Maine and the U.S., including Black people who were enslaved in Maine, Maine’s connections to slavery and the slave trade, a look into the racism and discrimination many Black people in Maine have experienced, and highlights selected histories of Black people, demonstrating the longevity of their experiences and contributions to the community and culture in Maine.
Lesson Plan
Maine Statehood and the Missouri Compromise
Grade Level: 9-12
Content Area: Social Studies
Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise, and the far-reaching implications of Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise such as the preservation and spread of slavery in the United States. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: The Missouri Compromise was deeply flawed and ultimately did more harm to the Union than good.
