English author Dr. Samuel Johnson born

Congress passes Fugitive Slave Law

Third Lincoln–Douglas debate

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  Martin Puryear's Ladder for Booker T. Washington

  Students examine Martin Puryear’s Ladder for Booker T. Washington and consider how the title of Puryear’s sculpture is reflected in the meanings we can draw from it. They learn about Booker T. Washington’s life and legacy, and through Puryear's ladder, students explore the African American experience from Booker T.'s perspective and apply their knowledge to other groups in U.S. History. They also gain understanding on how a ladder can be a metaphor for a person’s and a group’s progress toward goals.

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