Map showing Chatham, Ontario
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Look at the map provided. The city of Chatham, Ontario was the northernmost station on the Underground Railroad. Why do you think so many Black people settled in this area?
THINK
Many Chatham residents are descendants of Black people from the southern United States. What do you think were some of the push and pull factors that led these Black Americans to want to start a new life in Canada?
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The Underground Railroad was not actually underground or a train; it was a network of people who helped enslaved Black people journey safely from the southern United States to freedom in Canada. Visit The Canadian Encyclopedia website and do some research to learn about the Underground Railroad. Then list three or four facts about it to share with a class partner.
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Date 1934–1935
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- This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship.
- Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming.
In spite ofbracist attitudes, their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The team consisted of many talented players, including Earl “Flat” Chase and Wilfred “Boomer” Harding. Both men encountered racism and felt that they could have competed at the professional level if not for the colour of their skin.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in the surrounding areas, including Welland, Sarnia, and Milton, to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming; the team would not have a place to eat or stay because of racist attitudes.
Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
- This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship.
- Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming.
In spite ofbracist attitudes, their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The team consisted of many talented players, including Earl “Flat” Chase and Wilfred “Boomer” Harding. Both men encountered racism and felt that they could have competed at the professional level if not for the colour of their skin.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in the surrounding areas, including Welland, Sarnia, and Milton, to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming; the team would not have a place to eat or stay because of racist attitudes.
Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
Summary
- This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
- The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship.
- Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
Essential
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in Welland, Sarnia, and Milton to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming.
In spite ofbracist attitudes, their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.
In-Depth
This is a map that shows the city of Chatham, Ontario, home of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars. They were the first Black baseball team to win the provincial championship, in 1934.
The team consisted of many talented players, including Earl “Flat” Chase and Wilfred “Boomer” Harding. Both men encountered racism and felt that they could have competed at the professional level if not for the colour of their skin.
The Chatham Coloured All-Stars beat teams in the surrounding areas, including Welland, Sarnia, and Milton, to make it to the provincial championship. Sometimes it was difficult to travel to away games because people were not always welcoming; the team would not have a place to eat or stay because of racist attitudes.
Their provincial win lifted the spirits of many Chatham community members, especially during the Depression era.