Using the article about Paul Cuffee on p. 16 as a launching point, have students research the history of abolition in the whaling industry and the contributions of both free blacks and runaway slaves in this key 19th-century industry. Students and teachers should review the resources of the New Bedford Historical Society for more information.
MA Chronicles Core Curriculum
(PS.2, PS.3, PS.6, USI.T3.13, USI.T3.14, USI.T3.15)
MA Chronicles Grade Level
MA Chronicles Unit