Ellen and William Craft's Journey

The video tells the story of Ellen and William Craft, who escaped slavery in 1848. Ellen, born in Georgia, was given as a wedding gift to her owner's daughter. She met William Craft, and together they devised a plan to escape by disguising Ellen as a white male planter. They traveled from Georgia to Pennsylvania, crossing the Mason-Dixon Line to reach freedom. After the Fugitive Slave Act, they moved to Boston and eventually left the U.S. Their story is celebrated for its bravery and ingenuity, and they are recognized as local heroes.

Where was Ellen Craft born?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Clinton, Georgia

• Macon, Georgia

• Savannah, Georgia

What was Ellen Craft's disguise during their escape?

• A sailor

• A plantation owner

• A wealthy merchant

• A young white planter

Why did Ellen Craft wear a sling on her arm?

• To carry supplies

• To hide a scar

• To avoid signing documents

• To appear injured

Which states did the Crafts travel through on their way to Pennsylvania?

• Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Baltimore

• Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Virginia

• Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri

• Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska

What was the significance of crossing the Mason-Dixon line for the Crafts?

• It was a boundary between free and slave states

• It marked the end of their journey

• It was a famous landmark

• It was where they met allies

What law put the Crafts in danger again after reaching the North?

• The Kansas-Nebraska Act

• The Missouri Compromise

• The Fugitive Slave Act

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Where did the Crafts move after the Fugitive Slave Act was passed?

• New York

• Canada

• Boston

• Philadelphia

What did the Crafts ultimately decide to do after moving to Boston?

• Leave the United States

• Stay in Boston

• Move to Canada

• Return to Georgia

How are Ellen and William Craft remembered today?

• As unknown historical figures

• As controversial figures

• As local heroes in both black and white communities

• As fictional characters

What qualities are Ellen and William Craft celebrated for?

• Wealth and power

• Heroism and bravery

• Political influence

• Artistic talent