Journeys James Forten Comprehension Quiz

What is the topic of this quiz?

• Science

• Mathematics

• History

• The topic is not specified

What was James Forten known for?

• Inventor of the light bulb

• Famous painter

• Prominent African American abolitionist and businessman

• Professional athlete

Which movement did James Forten contribute to?

• women's suffrage movement

• abolitionist movement

• civil rights movement

• labor movement

What role did James Forten play in the American Revolution?

• British loyalist and supporter of King George III

• American general and military strategist

• French diplomat and negotiator for the Treaty of Paris

• Prominent African American abolitionist and businessman

What was the Philadelphia Vigilant Committee?

• A committee formed to promote slavery in Philadelphia

• A group of abolitionists in New York who worked to prevent the escape of slaves

• A group of abolitionists in Philadelphia who worked to aid fugitive slaves and prevent their capture and return to slavery.

• A group of slave owners in Philadelphia who captured and returned fugitive slaves to their owners

Where did James Forten gain his sailing experience?

• By reading books about sailing

• On his father's ship

• At a naval academy

• In a circus as a tightrope walker

What was James Forten's occupation?

• Blacksmith

• Carpenter

• Fisherman

• Sailmaker

What impact did James Forten have on the abolitionist movement?

• He was a minor figure in the abolitionist movement.

• He played a significant role in the abolitionist movement.

• He had no impact on the abolitionist movement.

• He was against the abolitionist movement.

Which war did James Forten participate in?

• Vietnam War

• World War II

• Civil War

• American Revolutionary War

What city was James Forten based in?

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

• Boston

• New York