Understanding Key Terms of Abolition

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What is the definition of an abolitionist?

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A person who strongly believes in and works to end slavery.

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Which term describes a period existing before a war, especially the American Civil War? Options: Emancipate, Domestic, Antebellum, Morality

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Antebellum

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What does the term "domestic" relate to?

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The home or family within borders

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What does it mean to emancipate someone?

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To set them free from slavery or oppression

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What fueled the abolitionist movement?

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A strong sense of morality and belief in inherent rights

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Which industry was very profitable in the antebellum South? Options: The technology industry, The textile industry, The automotive industry, The entertainment industry

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The textile industry

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What does it mean to reapportion?

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To divide or distribute again, especially legislative seats

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What is a textile?

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A fabric made by weaving or knitting fibers together

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Which document emancipated slaves in Confederate states during the Civil War?

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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What was a key crop in the textile industry of the antebellum South?

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Cotton