Chapter 16 - Abolitionist Leaders

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Frederick Douglas

Abolitionists wanted to end slavery for multiple reasons. Which argument against slavery does the text shown here BEST support?

• Slavery is a violation of the principles of democracy.

• Slavery is cruel and inhumane.

• Slavery is morally wrong.

In what direction did MOST slaves travel to seek freedom?

• north over land or water to free states and Canada

• east by ocean voyage to England

• south by land or water to Florida

• west by land to the undecided territories

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"abolitionist"

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Both

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"former slave"

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Both

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"famous speaker with a booming voice and tall frame"

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

• Both

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"led enslaved African Americans to freedom on the Underground Railroad"

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Both

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"spoke out in favor of women’s rights"

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

• Both

Determine whether each phrase describes Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, or both.

"returned to slave territory to rescue family members"

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Both

What was the main goal of the abolitionist movement?

• to stop slavery from spreading into new U.S. territories

• to eliminate slavery in the United States

• to give slaves the right to vote

• to help Southerners catch runaway slaves