Priscilla Baltimore

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Priscilla Baltimore born?May 13, 1801
2. When did Priscilla Baltimore die?November 28, 1882
3. What is the location?Brooklyn, Illinois, USA
4. What is the founded?Priscilla Baltimore is credited as the founder of Brooklyn, Illinois
5. Who was Priscilla Baltimore?Priscilla Baltimore was a woman who started the town of Brooklyn, Illinois, and helped many children and former slaves.
6. What did she do to help children?She cared for orphaned children, giving them a stable home and a sense of belonging.

Abolitionist: An individual actively dedicated to the emancipation of enslaved people and the abolition of slavery.
Social Worker: A professional who provides support and resources to individuals, families, and communities facing social or personal challenges.
Founder: The individual or group responsible for the initial establishment and creation of an organization, institution, or settlement.
Self-determination: The right of a people or nation to govern themselves and make their own choices.