Lesson Objective Twenty Six Flashcard Second Period

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Who was a notable abolitionist that escaped from slavery and shared personal experiences to highlight the injustices faced by enslaved people?

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Frederick Douglass

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Which abolitionist newspaper, founded by William Lloyd Garrison, played a crucial role in spreading anti-slavery sentiments?

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The Liberator

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What was the Underground Railroad?

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A network of safe houses and routes for escaping enslaved people

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Which abolitionist is known for guiding many enslaved people to freedom through the Underground Railroad?

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Harriet Tubman

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What was the purpose of the Liberty Party and the Free Soil Party?

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To promote anti-slavery policies

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Which legal case involved enslaved Africans taking control of a ship and seeking freedom, resulting in a Supreme Court decision?

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Amistad case

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What was the role of abolitionist societies like the American Anti-Slavery Society?

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To coordinate efforts and distribute literature supporting abolition

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How did abolitionists use civil disobedience in their fight against slavery?

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By breaking laws they considered unjust

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What was one method abolitionists used to influence lawmakers to pass anti-slavery laws?

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Organizing petitions and lobbying

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Which event is considered a significant turning point in the abolitionist movement in the United States? Options: The publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', The founding of the American Colonization Society, The Missouri Compromise, The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

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The publication of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'