Brave Americans Battle Injustice

Dr. Forrester introduces the concept of unfairness by comparing a classroom scenario to historical slavery. The video highlights the efforts of abolitionists like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and the role of Sojourner Truth in the fight against slavery. It discusses the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which ended slavery but left women without voting rights. The struggle for women's suffrage, led by figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, is also covered. The video concludes with a reflection on the ongoing fight for justice and fairness.

What was the main reason some people were made slaves in history?

• Their economic status

• Their educational background

• Their skin color

• Their religious beliefs

Which abolitionist used his writing skills to fight against slavery?

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Abraham Lincoln

• Sojourner Truth

• Frederick Douglass

Who was born into slavery and later became a preacher advocating for abolition?

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Susan B. Anthony

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

What was the main goal of the Civil War according to the video?

• To gain independence from Britain

• To end slavery

• To expand territory

• To establish a new government

Which document ended slavery during the Civil War?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

Who reminded her husband to consider women in the constitution?

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Susan B. Anthony

• Abigail Adams

• Sojourner Truth

What was the significant outcome of the 19th Amendment?

• It ended the Civil War

• It granted women the right to vote

• It abolished slavery

• It established the Bill of Rights