Fun Friday Quiz 2

What was Elizabeth Freeman's significant contribution to the abolitionist movement?

• Writing influential abolitionist literature

• Organizing mass protests against slavery

• Successfully suing for her own freedom

• Leading armed uprisings on plantations

Where did Elizabeth Freeman's legal victory take place?

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

• South Carolina

• New York

What challenges did Elizabeth Freeman face as a black woman seeking freedom in the early 19th century?

• Limited access to education

• Social stigma and discrimination

• Economic disadvantage

• All of the above

How did Elizabeth Freeman's actions inspire others?

• By writing influential abolitionist pamphlets

• By leading violent slave revolts

• By demonstrating that enslaved individuals could legally fight for their freedom

• By becoming a prominent political figure

What was the legal outcome of Elizabeth Freeman's case?

• Slavery was abolished in Massachusetts

• She was granted freedom, but slavery remained legal in the state

• She lost the case and remained enslaved

• Slavery was abolished nationwide

How did Elizabeth Freeman's story intersect with women's rights?

• She advocated for women's suffrage

• She challenged gender norms by taking legal action

• She became a prominent leader in the feminist movement

• She did not intersect with women's rights

What strategies did Elizabeth Freeman use to challenge slavery in her community?

• Peaceful protests and civil disobedience

• Writing letters to political leaders

• Legal action and court battles

• Violent uprisings against slaveowners

How did Elizabeth Freeman's life experiences influence her views on freedom and equality?

• She believed in gradual emancipation

• She advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery

• She argued for separate but equal treatment

• She did not have strong opinions on freedom and equality

What parallels can be drawn between Elizabeth Freeman's activism and other abolitionists of her time?

• They all advocated for violent means to end slavery

• They all focused solely on women's rights

• They all used legal strategies to challenge the institution of slavery

• They all supported the continuation of slavery

How has Elizabeth Freeman's legacy been commemorated?

• Through statues and monuments

• By naming schools and streets after her

• Through historical reenactments and educational programs

• All of the above