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Weimar Germany
This educational module focuses on Weimar Germany. The Weimar Republic lasted from 1918 to 1933. This unit looks at the origins of the republic, its government, culture, economy, and eventual decline when the Nazis rose to power.
Fifty Years In Chains; or, The Life of an American Slave
This is the abridged version of the life of Charles Ball. It is an invaluable first-hand account of slavery. Due to the nature of slavery, first-hand account are rare. The account was transcribed by Issac Fisher.
Selective Excerpt from: Fifty Years In Chains; or, The Life of an American Slave
This is an excerpt from Fifty Years In Chains; it shows how he views Christianity and the Bible.
Disasters of the 20th Century
This educational module examines significant disasters of the 20th century and their lasting impact on the globe. These disasters fall into three categories including natural, man-made and biological. Some of these overlap each other and can fall…
The Dred Scott decision: opinion of Chief Justice Taney
Excerpt explaining the decision of the Dred Scott case.
Tags: Enslaved Peoples, Justifications, Law, Slavery
Black Morocco: A History of Slavery, Race and Islam
A secondary source that is an analysis of primary sources about the slavery in Morocco.
Monument of King Jaja Opobo
A monument of King Jaja Opobo in the city center of Opobo that regards him as a renowned and generous leader.
Tags: king jaja opobo, monument, opobo
Proceedings of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, relative to the prevention of the introduction and spreading of contagious diseases
This document provides an account of the proceedings surrounding enslaved people that died during the Middle Passage.
Tags: Medicine, Middle Passage, Slavery