Challenge 2 Denmark Vesey and Black Liberation

What did Denmark Vesey teach at church meetings in his home?

• White supremacy ideology

• Black liberation theology

• European history

• Asian culture

Answer explanation

Denmark Vesey taught Black liberation theology at church meetings in his home. This ideology emphasizes the liberation and empowerment of Black people. It was the correct choice.

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Which book did Denmark Vesey quote to drive home his point about God assisting in liberation efforts?

• Book of Genesis

• Book of Exodus

• Book of Leviticus

• Book of Numbers

Answer explanation

Denmark Vesey quoted the Book of Leviticus to emphasize God's assistance in liberation efforts.

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Who did Denmark Vesey recruit to organize the enslaved Blacks on the plantations in and around Charleston?

• Gullah Jack Pritchard

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

Answer explanation

Denmark Vesey recruited Gullah Jack Pritchard to organize the enslaved Blacks in and around Charleston. Gullah Jack Pritchard was the correct choice.

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When were the revolutionaries planning to overtake Charleston's arsenals and gather weapons?

• July 14

• June 14

• July 4

• June 22

Answer explanation

The revolutionaries were planning to overtake Charleston's arsenals and gather weapons on July 14. This was the correct choice.

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How was Denmark Vesey captured by the colonial authorities?

• He surrendered

• He was betrayed by a member of his church

• He was injured in a battle

• He was captured during a raid

Answer explanation

Denmark Vesey was captured when a member of his church betrayed him to the colonial authorities.

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What was the impact of Denmark Vesey's rebellion on the fight against slavery?

• It had no impact

• It had a lasting impact

• It caused more oppression

• It led to the immediate end of slavery

Answer explanation

Denmark Vesey's rebellion had a lasting impact on the fight against slavery.

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Who regarded Denmark Vesey's example as one of the most courageous ever to threaten the racist foundations of America?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Sterling Stuckey

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

Sterling Stuckey regarded Denmark Vesey's example as one of the most courageous ever to threaten the racist foundations of America.

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What was the battle cry for the first Black regiment in the Civil War, inspired by Denmark Vesey?

• Support the plantation owners!

• Embrace slavery!

• Long live the enslavers!

• Remember Denmark Vesey of Charleston!

Answer explanation

The battle cry for the first Black regiment in the Civil War, inspired by Denmark Vesey, was 'Remember Denmark Vesey of Charleston!'

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