South and Slavery Flashcard

Front

Which group was considered the aristocrats of the South?

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Families owning more than 100 slaves

Front

What was the main economic activity in the South?

Back

Cotton cultivation

Front

How many free black Americans lived in the South during the period mentioned?

Back

250,000

Front

What was the reaction in the aftermath of Nat Turner's Rebellion?

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Widespread fear

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What was one of the actions taken by state legislatures after Turner's actions? Options: They allowed free education for all. They prohibited the education of enslaved and free Black people. They increased civil liberties for Black people. They removed all restrictions on assembly.

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They prohibited the education of enslaved and free Black people.

Front

What did William Lloyd Garrison call for in addition to publishing "The Liberator"?

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Northern secession

Front

What was the name of the newspaper published by William Lloyd Garrison?

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The Liberator