Verina Davis and the Civil War

The lecture explores the life of Verina Davis, wife of Jefferson Davis, focusing on her mixed-race heritage, marriage, and social stance during the Civil War. It highlights her challenges, her views on slavery, and her life post-war, including her writing career and legacy.

What was the main topic of the lecture presented by Lady Trette Wilson?

• The life of Abraham Lincoln

• The heritage of Verina Davis

• The Civil War battles

• The history of New Jersey

Where was Verina Davis born?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Atlanta, Georgia

• New York, New York

• Natchez, Mississippi

What was the age difference between Verina and Jefferson Davis when they married?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

How did Verina Davis feel about the Civil War?

• She supported the Confederacy wholeheartedly

• She was indifferent to the war

• She believed the South would lose

• She actively fought in battles

What role did Verina Davis take on during the Civil War?

• General in the Confederate Army

• Nurse in the Union Army

• Spy for the North

• First Lady of the Confederacy

What was Verina Davis's stance on the treatment of slaves?

• She had no opinion

• She was against slavery entirely

• She supported harsh treatment

• She believed in humane treatment

What happened to Verina Davis after the Civil War ended?

• She became a politician

• She became a writer

• She moved to England

• She was imprisoned

Where did Verina Davis move after her husband's death?

• Paris, France

• London, England

• New York, New York

• Richmond, Virginia

Who was the friend that helped Verina and Jefferson Davis after the war?

• Harriet Tubman

• Mary Todd Lincoln

• Margaret Howell

• Sarah Dorsey

What was Verina Davis's profession in her later years?

• Politician

• Teacher

• Writer

• Doctor