Unit 4 Chapter 8—Slavery and Abolition

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What was the Underground Railroad?

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A secret network of people and hiding places to help slaves escape to freedom.

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What is the meaning of the word 'Civil War'?

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War between organized groups within the same state or country.

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Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

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Thirteenth Amendment.

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What is Harriet Tubman known for?

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Helping people escape on the Underground Railroad.

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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It declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states.

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What does 'abolition' mean?

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The act of ending a system, practice, or institution, especially slavery.

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Who was Frederick Douglass?

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An escaped slave who became a prominent activist for abolition and equal rights.

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What is a slave?

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A person who is forced to work for someone else without pay.

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What does 'emancipation' mean?

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The process of being freed from legal, social, or political restrictions.

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What was the main goal of the abolitionist movement?

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To end slavery and promote equal rights for all people.