Maine Memory Network

Prentiss Mellen to William King regarding the Missouri Compromise, Washington, DC, 1820

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1820-01-25 Location: Washington; Boston Media: Ink on paper

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Lieut. General William Pepperrell, ca. 1740

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1740 Location: Kittery Media: Photographic print

Black History and the History of Slavery in Maine

Grade Level: 6-8, 9-12, Postsecondary Content Area: Social Studies
This lesson presents an overview of the history of the Black community in Maine and the U.S., including Black people who were enslaved in Maine, Maine’s connections to slavery and the slave trade, a look into the racism and discrimination many Black people in Maine have experienced, and highlights selected histories of Black people, demonstrating the longevity of their experiences and contributions to the community and culture in Maine.

Maine Statehood and the Missouri Compromise

Grade Level: 9-12 Content Area: Social Studies
Using primary sources, students will explore the arguments for and against Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise, and the far-reaching implications of Maine statehood and the Missouri Compromise such as the preservation and spread of slavery in the United States. Students will gather evidence and arguments to debate the statement: The Missouri Compromise was deeply flawed and ultimately did more harm to the Union than good.