Unit 4 Chapter 8—Slavery and Abolition

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

• It declared the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states.

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It abolished slavery in all states immediately.

• It established the first public school system in the South.

What is a slave?

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

• A person who voluntarily works for someone else for a salary.

• A person who owns property and employs others.

• A person who is free to choose their work and employer.

What was the main goal of the abolitionist movement?

• To end slavery and promote equal rights for all people.

• To promote industrialization and economic growth.

• To establish a new political party focused on labor rights.

• To encourage immigration and settlement in the western territories.

Who were the Confederates?

• The Northern states that fought against slavery.

• The Southern states that seceded from the Union during the Civil War.

• The European countries that supported the Union.

• The Native American tribes that allied with the Confederacy.

What is Harriet Tubman known for?

• Helping people escape on the Underground Railroad.

• Being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

• Leading the women's suffrage movement in the United States.

• Writing the Declaration of Independence.

Who was Frederick Douglass?

• A famous author known for his novels.

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

• A politician who fought for women's suffrage.

• A scientist who invented the light bulb.

What is a 'plantation'?

• A small garden where vegetables are grown.

• A large farm where crops are grown, often using enslaved labor.

• A type of tree that grows in tropical regions.

• A place where animals are raised for food.

What does 'freedom' mean in the context of slavery?

• The ability to make choices without restrictions.

• The state of being free from oppression or slavery.

• Living without any responsibilities or obligations.

• Having the power to control others.

What role did the North play in the fight against slavery?

• Many people in the North opposed slavery and supported abolitionist efforts.

• The North was indifferent and did not take a stance on slavery.

• The North actively promoted the expansion of slavery into new territories.

• Most Northerners were in favor of maintaining the institution of slavery.

What does 'emancipation' mean?

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

• A method of enforcing laws and regulations.

• A type of government intervention in the economy.

• The act of creating new laws and policies.