Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader | Primary Source Readers

Biddy Mason was a formerly enslaved woman who became a successful businesswoman, philanthropist, and community leader in Los Angeles. She was born into slavery in Georgia in 1818, and was brought to California by her enslaver in 1851. After she was freed in 1856, she worked hard to establish herself as a successful businesswoman. She opened a boarding house, a restaurant, and a laundromat. She also became involved in the community, serving on the board of the Los Angeles Orphan Asylum and the board of the city's first public library.

Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader (Primary Source Readers)

by Lina Maslo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5231 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	32 pages

FREE

Mason's story is an inspiring example of how one person can overcome adversity and achieve great things. She is a role model for all who are striving to make a difference in the world.

Primary Source Readers

Primary source readers are a great way to learn about history from the people who lived it. They provide firsthand accounts of events and experiences, and they can give us a deeper understanding of the past.

Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader is a primary source reader that tells the story of Biddy Mason's life. The book includes excerpts from Mason's own writings, as well as from the writings of other people who knew her. These excerpts provide a rich and detailed account of Mason's life and work.

Primary source readers are an important resource for students, teachers, and anyone who is interested in history. They can help us to understand the past and to learn from the experiences of those who came before us.

Teaching Guide

Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader is an excellent resource for teaching about slavery, abolition, and the history of Los Angeles. The book can be used to teach a variety of topics, including:

• The experiences of enslaved people in the United States
• The abolition of slavery
• The history of Los Angeles
• The role of women in history
• The importance of community service

The book includes a teaching guide that provides lesson plans, discussion questions, and other resources for teachers. The guide is designed to help teachers use the book to teach about slavery, abolition, and the history of Los Angeles.

Reviews

"Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader is a powerful and inspiring story. Mason was a remarkable woman who overcame adversity to achieve great things. Her story is a reminder that anything is possible if we set our minds to it." - The Los Angeles Times

"Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader is a valuable resource for teachers and students. The book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of enslaved people in the United States and the abolition of slavery. It is an important resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the history of Los Angeles." - The California History Center

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Biddy Mason: Becoming a Leader (Primary Source Readers)

by Lina Maslo

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5231 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	32 pages

FREE