Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia – Virtual Exhibit Tour

During the Revolutionary War, James Forten – a young man of African descent born free in Philadelphia – served on a privateer ship to support the Revolutionary cause. Afterwards, he and his family fought to encourage the new nation to live up to its revolutionary ideals. Use the materials in this online exhibit, supported by

https://www.amrevmuseum.org/exhibits/black-founders-the-forten-family-of-philadelphia
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Resource provided by Museum of the American Revolution

Grades

12, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Subjects

State/Local Government, History, Judicial Branch/Supreme Court, Rights and Responsibilities, Foundations of Democracy, Legislative Branch/Congress, Citizenship, Federal Government, Voting, Elections, Politics

Issues

Civility, Education, Ethics, Economy, Taxes, Discrimination

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Research (Digests of Primary Sources), Essays, Editorial Cartoons, Media, Closed Captions, Art

Teaching Strategies

Analysis, Case Study, Informational Text, Whole Class Discussion, Small Group, Small Group Discussion, Individual Work, Writing, Debate

Constitution Articles

Preamble, Article I, Bill of Rights