Abolition

What is abolition?

• is the act of officially ending or stopping something, particularly in the context of abolishing a system or practice, such as slavery.

• is the act of promoting inequality.

• is the act of preserving traditional practices.

• is the act of creating new laws.

What is segregation?

• The separation of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or social class.
• The integration of individuals or groups based on characteristics such as race, ethnicity, or social class.
• The equal treatment of all individuals regardless of their characteristics.
• The celebration of diversity and inclusion within a community.

What is hereditary?

• Hereditary is the passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring.
• Hereditary is the passing of genetic traits from offspring to parents.
• Hereditary is the process of acquiring traits from the environment.
• Hereditary is the passing of traits from siblings to each other.

What was the Underground Railroad?

• The Underground Railroad was a subway system used by enslaved African Americans.
• The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states and Canada.
• The Underground Railroad was a secret society that supported slavery.
• The Underground Railroad was a legal organization that helped capture escaped slaves.

What do abolitionists believe?

• Abolitionists believe in expanding the slave trade
• Abolitionists believe in promoting slavery
• Abolitionists believe in legalizing slavery
• Abolitionists believe in the complete elimination of slavery and the slave trade.

How did Northern states feel about slavery?

• Northern states were indifferent towards slavery.
• Northern states supported slavery.
• Northern states opposed slavery.
• Northern states had no opinion on slavery.

How did Southern states feel about slavery?

• Neutral
• Opposed
• Supportive
• Indifferent