The South/Reform Pt. 2/Comp. 1850_23

Front

Which novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe is credited with raising awareness about the injustices of slavery in the 19th century America?

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

Front

What was a primary reason for the economic reliance on slavery in the Southern United States?

Back

It provided a significant labor force for cotton plantations.

Front

What factor contributed to the slower industrial development in the Southern states?

Back

The reliance on agriculture and slave labor made industrial investment less appealing.

Front

What is the best description of a Yeoman in the context of the Southern United States before the Civil War?

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A small-scale farmer who owned his land and worked it primarily with family labor

Front

What was the purpose of slave codes?

Back

To regulate the institution of slavery and control the enslaved population.

Front

Which form of slave resistance was the least effective? Options: Open Rebellion, Working Slowly, Breaking Equipment

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Open Rebellion

Front

His rebellion in 1831 launched the abolition movement.

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Nat Turner

Front

Which term describes the secret network that helped enslaved African Americans escape to freedom?

Back

The Underground Railroad

Front

What are songs with religious content that were often sung by African American slaves to convey hope and faith?

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Spirituals

Front

Which movement was directly influenced by the Second Great Awakening? Options: The Enlightenment, The Industrial Revolution, The Abolitionist Movement

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The Abolitionist Movement