Slavery and Anti-Slavery in New England  Tags: slavery united_states new_england anti_slavery abolitionism  

Set in New York City in 1776, Chains tells the story of a young slave girl, Isabel, who is sold to a Loyalist family. For grades 6-10.

This guide offers book, film, curriculum, and website resources for teaching and learning about slavery and anti-slavery in New England. Most books and films listed in this guide are available from the Primary Source Library. Please contact the librarian if you are interested in checking out or using sources from the library collection. Contact information for the Primary Source Library can be found in the right column of every page.

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