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'Effects of the Fugitive-Slave-Law', 1850

This is a black-and-white print showing four African Americans attacked in an ambush by six armed white men. One of the white men is firing as two others reload their guns, and two of the African Americans have been hit. The print is a denunciation of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, its effect reinforced by two quotations ...

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My Place - Episode 20: 1818: Charles, Fencing

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series and traces the fictional experiences of Charles, a young boy in 1818 in Australia. In this clip, Charles is building a fence on the farm when he encounters Liam, a convict who is on the run. There is an accompanying set of downloadable worksheets. One history-related ...

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My Place - Episode 20: 1818: Charles, The convict

This 3-minute film clip is from the ABC My Place series and is set in 1818. It is about the experiences of Liam, an escaped convict, and Charles, a young boy who assists Liam in his attempt to attain freedom. The topic of emancipation of convicts is explored within the downloadable learning activities. English activities ...