The young adult historical series American Crucible is based on actual people living in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, before, during, and after the famous battle. To learn more about the historical context of each chapter, use the links below.
Learning Activities for American Crucible
Chapter 5.2: You Were Holding Them in Bondage
Chapter 7: A Business I Can Do
Chapter 8: Old Enough to Drive a Plow
Chapter 9: Sallie Myers and the Beauty of the Earth
