Elizabeth Keckly

Elizabeth Keckley was born in Virginia in ----.

• 2008

• 1918

• 1818

• 1978

Elizabeth was about 14 years old when Colonel Burwell sent her to live with his eldest son, in ----- --------.

• North Carolina

• Missouri

• Illinois

• Virginia

Elizabeth asked her enslavers what it would cost to buy her and George’s freedom. They set a price of $----, which would be about $40,000 today.

• $1,200

• $100,000

• $500

• $50

On November 15, ----, Elizabeth was finally able to pay Ann the $1,200, and she and George were officially freed.

• 1855

• 1985

• 2005

• 1775

Shortly after the Davis family left, the Lincoln family arrived in the White House. First Lady ---- ---- ------- needed a dressmaker to make sure she always looked her best.

• Mary Todd Lincoln

• Michelle Obama

• Hillary Clinton

• Melania Trump

Elizabeth became Mary’s personal dressmaker and stylist. Over the next four years, she also became a close friend and confidant of Mary.

• True

• False

 What was Elizabeth Keckly’s life like as an enslaved person?

What skills did Keckly possess to resist enslavement and become a successful business woman?