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| After the WarThroughout World War I, Maggie and the St. Lukes, like most African-Americans, support the war effort. But when the African-American troops return home, having helped save the world for democracy, they face virulent racial hostility.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Introduction to Maggie WalkerMaggie Walker was born into the post Civil War era where women, especially African-American women did not have many opportunities for success.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| A Legend DiesMaggie Walker is honored by many as her health deteriorates, and when she finally passes away, she leaves a legacy that will benefit all those that follow.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Racial Unrest after the Civil WarVirginia was still reeling emotionally from the Civil War during Maggie Walker's early years. As a result, policy and laws are enacted are put in place to separate the races. This did not stop African-Americans from creating opportunity for themselves.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| ProgressivismAs Maggie Walker is rising in the rough and tumble world of business, progressivism, with its call for governmental regulation of business, is sweeping the nation.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| St Luke Grand CouncilMaggie Walker was hired by the St. Luke Grand Council as a traveling deputy. She develops new and innovative plans for working with young people through the Order. Through this work, she develops into a prominent member and future leader of the Independent Order of St. Luke.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Height of Her CareerAs the head of a major fraternal organization, the president of a bank, and the publisher of a weekly fraternal newspaper, Maggie is at the height of her career and very sought after in her community and nationally.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| TragedyMaggie Walker's eldest son Russel had a bright future with the Order of St. Luke until a fateful day in June 1915.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| A Female LeaderMaggie Walker steps up when no man would lead the St. Luke Grand Council. She would take the Order to great heights in spite of public opposition.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
| Network of Benevolent SocietiesMaggie Walker was introduced to benevolent societies by her pastor when she was a teenager. She soon joined the Independent Order of St. Luke.Grades 3-5 | 6-8 History-Social Science |
