Keeping Mr. John Holton

Who founded the Elgin Settlement and Buxton Mission of Raleigh?

• Reverend William King

• Reverend John Holton

• Christopher Paul Curtis

• Paul Laurence Dunbar

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What was the main reason Reverend King felt the need to establish the Elgin Settlement?

• To create a new church

• To provide a place where African-American slaves could truly know liberty

• To start a new business

• To build a school

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Approximately how many people lived in Buxton at its height?

• 500 to 1,000

• 1,500 to 2,000

• 2,500 to 3,000

• 3,500 to 4,000

What were the two main factors attributed to the success of Buxton?

• Wealth and location

• Will, determination, courage, and appreciation of freedom

• Education and technology

• Support from the government and natural resources

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What did the residents of Buxton fight to maintain in the face of opposition?

• Their wealth

• The promise of the North Star

• Their land

• Their education

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What was one of the reasons the Buxton Settlement thrived?

• The settlers received free land.

• The settlers were given financial assistance.

• The settlers were required to purchase land with low-interest loans.

• The settlers were not required to clear the land.

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What was the minimum size of land that settlers in Buxton had to purchase?

• Ten acres

• Fifty acres

• One hundred acres

• Twenty acres

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What was the minimum number of rooms required in each home in Buxton?

• Two rooms

• Three rooms

• Four rooms

• Five rooms

What type of economic activities did Buxton have?

• Farming and fishing

• Sawmill, potash mill, brickyard, post office, hotel, and school

• Mining and manufacturing

• Banking and trading

What was the reputation of Buxton's school?

• It was poorly regarded.

• It was only for local children.

• It had a sterling reputation.

• It was only for Native Canadian children.

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