U3L2-Ben and the Proclamation Emancipation--Comprehension

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What is the Proclamation Emancipation?

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A declaration issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that freed slaves in the Confederate states.

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Who was Ben in the context of the Proclamation Emancipation?

Back

A character who learned to read and represents the experiences of African Americans during the Civil War.

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Why was it significant that Ben could read?

Back

It was rare for a black man to be able to read at that time, and it symbolized hope and empowerment.

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What does it mean to be emancipated?

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To be set free from legal, social, or political restrictions, especially referring to the freedom of slaves.

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What role did the Civil War play in the lives of slaves?

Back

The Civil War was a turning point that led to the fight for freedom and the eventual emancipation of slaves.

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Who taught Ben to read?

Back

Ben's father taught him the alphabet and basic reading skills.

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How did the community react to Ben's ability to read?

Back

The men in the slave prison cheered for him, showing their admiration and hope.

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What was the attitude of the woman at the Dry Goods store towards Ben?

Back

She was not very nice to him, reflecting the prejudices of the time.

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What does the term 'Union Army' refer to?

Back

The army that fought for the Northern states during the Civil War, aiming to preserve the Union.

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Why did the Bleeker family leave the city?

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They left because the Union Army was getting closer, indicating a change in power.