Denmark Vesey and the Fight for Liberation

Where was Denmark Vesey enslaved before being taken to Haiti?

• St. Thomas

• Charleston

• West Indies

• Africa

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What effect did Denmark Vesey's rebellion plans have on slavery?

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery

• It had no impact on slavery

• It had a long-lasting effect on slavery

• It caused more severe punishments for enslaved people

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What skills did Denmark Vesey acquire during his years of enslavement?

• Reading and writing

• Carpentry and multiple languages

• Farming and cooking

• Sewing and painting

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What did Denmark Vesey use his freedom to do?

• Start a carpentry shop

• Travel the world

• Become a politician

• Join a religious group

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What church did Denmark Vesey join after leaving the White churches?

• African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church

• Catholic Church

• Baptist Church

• Presbyterian Church

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What was the purpose of the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church in Charleston?

• To promote the destruction of slavery

• To protest against the Black Methodists

• To support the White church members

• To establish a new religion

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