James Forten Vocabulary Practice

What is the meaning of 'abolitionist'?

• People who believe in war

• People who believe in slavery

• People who believe in trade

• People who believe in freedom

What does 'apprentice' mean?

• A leader

• A person in training

• A skilled worker

• A teacher

What is the definition of 'enslavement'?

• Being a follower

• Being controlled by another person

• Being free from control

• Being a leader

What are 'privateers'?

• Merchant ships

• Fishing boats

• Privately owned ships urged to attack enemy ships

• Government-owned ships

What is 'dexterity'?

• Skill in using one's mind

• Skill in using one's feet

• Skill in using one's hands

• Skill in using one's voice

What are 'provisions'?

• Stocks of money

• Stocks of chickens

• Stocks of weapons

• Stocks of food and other supplies

What is 'yellow fever'?

• A disease transmitted by birds

• A disease transmitted by rats

• A disease transmitted by dogs

• A disease transmitted by mosquitoes

What does 'tentative' mean?

• Confident

• Hopeful

• Uncertain

• Determined

What is an example of 'bondage'?

• Freedom

• Slavery

• Independence

• Equality

What is the lower inside part of a ship called?

• Deck

• Hold

• Mast

• Sail