Impact of Cotton and Slavery in the Southern Economy

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What did the Foreign Slave Trade Act of 1808 accomplish?

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It banned the importation of enslaved people from Africa.

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How did the demand for enslaved labor change with the rise of cotton?

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It increased to meet the demand for cotton production.

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What challenges did free African Americans face in the North?

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They faced racism, discrimination, and limited job opportunities.

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Who were some key leaders in the antislavery movement?

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Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison.

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What was the Missouri Compromise of 1820?

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It balanced free and slave states.

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What was a challenge faced by free African Americans in the South?

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They faced laws restricting their freedom and the threat of being captured.

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What role did cotton play in the Southern economy?

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It became the backbone of the economy, increasing demand for enslaved labor.

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What was the role of the Underground Railroad?

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A secret network of routes and safe houses for enslaved people

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When did the Antislavery Movement begin?

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Late 1700s

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What fueled the growth of the Antislavery Movement? Options: Economic prosperity, Support from activists like Frederick Douglass, Technological advancements, Political alliances with Europe

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Support from activists like Frederick Douglass