Chapter 12 - Spanning The Centuries Flashcards
Who was Maria Fearing?
She was a black lady who was born a slave. She didn’t learn to read & write until she was 33 because slaves weren’t allowed to learn. She had heard the Bible read all her life, & she wanted to be a missionary. She went to Africa & took in children & taught them until she was an old lady.
Who wrote Alabama’s state song?
Julia Tutwiler Find the song on the internet & listen to it.
What other things did Julia Tutwiler do?
She worked in education, she got the University of Alabama to admit women students in 1893, she worked for improved prison conditions.
Who was WC Handy?
a famous “Blues” musician born in Florence, AL Find some WC Handy music on the internet & listen.