Unit 4 Chapter 2—Slavery, Civil War, and Abolition

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What is slavery?

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Slavery is a system where people are owned by others and forced to work without pay.

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What was the Civil War?

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The Civil War was a conflict in the United States from 1861 to 1865, mainly about slavery and states' rights.

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Who was Frederick Douglass?

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Frederick Douglass was an African American leader who fought for the rights of enslaved people and wrote about his experiences.

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What is the Emancipation Proclamation?

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The Emancipation Proclamation was an order by President Abraham Lincoln that freed enslaved people in Confederate states.

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What did the Thirteenth Amendment do?

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The Thirteenth Amendment banned slavery in the United States.

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What is cotton's role in slavery?

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Cotton was a major crop in the South, and its demand led to an increase in the demand for enslaved labor.

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Who was Sojourner Truth?

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Sojourner Truth was an African American woman who fought for abolition and women's rights.

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What is abolition?

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Abolition is the movement to end slavery.

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What was the significance of the Constitution?

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The Constitution is the supreme law of the United States, and it was changed by the Thirteenth Amendment to ban slavery.

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What is a plantation?

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A plantation is a large farm where crops like cotton are grown, often using enslaved labor.