Denmark Vesey Sources/Story Frame

Open Ended

Why do you think acts of resistance, such as Denmark Vesey's Rebellion, are significant in American history?

Multiple Choice

How did acts of resistance by enslaved people before the Civil War impact the movement to abolish slavery?

• They ended slavery immediately

• They had no impact on abolitionist arguments

• They challenged pro-enslavement arguments and fueled abolitionist efforts

• They led to the Civil War directly

Multiple Choice

Why was Charleston significant in 1822, and how does its location relate to the events discussed in the lesson?

• It was the largest city in America and a center for abolition

• It was the fourth largest city and the site of a major insurrection plot

• It was a small town with no historical relevance

• It was a northern city unaffected by slavery

Open Ended

Explain the role Denmark Vesey played in the history of Charleston and the abolitionist movement.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Telemarque (Denmark Vesey) are correct?

• He was sold in Haiti and renamed Denmark by Captain Vesey

• He was a plantation owner in Charleston

• He suffered epileptic fits and was returned to Captain Vesey

• He served as a personal assistant on an enslavement ship

Multiple Choice

What did Denmark Vesey do with the money he won from the East Bay Street lottery in 1799?

• He bought land for farming

• He purchased his freedom and started a career as a carpenter

• He donated it to a church

• He traveled to Europe

Multiple Choice

Why is Vesey’s house at 56 Bull Street in Charleston considered significant today?

• It is the oldest house in Charleston

• It was the site of a famous battle

• It is a National Historic Landmark

• It was used as a school

Open Ended

Describe the role Denmark Vesey played in the establishment of the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopalian (A.M.E.) Church in Charleston.

Open Ended

Compare the historical image of the Emanuel A.M.E. Church with its appearance today. What changes or continuities do you observe?

Multiple Select

Which of the following actions did Denmark Vesey take as a respected free man and church leader? Select all that apply.

• Organized free and enslaved men

• Led a successful insurrection

• Taught Bible passages promoting freedom

• Became mayor of Charleston

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason Vesey was sentenced to hang?

• He was charged with inducing anarchy and confusion

• He provided testimony against conspirators

• He attempted to flee the state

• He aided free blacks on ships

Open Ended

How did Vesey and his fellow conspirators respond during their trial, and what does this reveal about their character?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the impact of Denmark Vesey's Rebellion on resistance movements in the United States?

• It led to immediate abolition of slavery.

• It inspired future acts of resistance against oppression.

• It resulted in the expansion of slavery.

• It had no impact on American society.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of the planned rebellion?

• No free black person who left state of own will could ever return

• Free blacks on ships from other states could not go ashore

• Aiding in enslavement revolt could result in death

• All enslaved people were freed

Open Ended

How do you think acts of resistance, such as Denmark Vesey's Rebellion, influenced the broader struggle for freedom and equality in the United States?

Multiple Choice

What was the significance of Denmark Vesey's Rebellion in the history of resistance movements in the United States?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery

• It inspired future resistance and abolitionist movements

• It resulted in the expansion of slavery

• It had no impact on American history