Understanding Abolitionists

Who were abolitionists?

• People who supported slavery

• People who were indifferent to slavery

• People who fought against slavery

• People who benefited from slavery

What was the first group to oppose slavery?

• The Transcendentalists

• The Quakers

• The Republicans

• The Democrats

What book did Harriet Beecher Stowe write?

• Uncle Tom's Cabin

• Pride and Prejudice

• The Scarlet Letter

• To Kill a Mockingbird

Who published 'The Liberator'?

• John Brown

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Frederick Douglass

• Henry David Thoreau

What was Frederick Douglass known for?

• Writing 'The North Star'

• Inventing the cotton gin

• Writing 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'

• Leading a violent revolt

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A book about trains

• A secret network for helping slaves escape

• A metaphor for economic freedom

• A real railroad underground

Who was known as the 'Black Moses'?

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglass

• John Brown

What did John Brown believe was necessary to end slavery?

• Legislation

• Education

• Violence

• Economic sanctions

What principle did Henry David Thoreau practice to fight against slavery?

• Armed Rebellion

• Public Speaking

• Writing Novels

• Civil Disobedience

What were the main causes of the Civil War according to the video?

• Religious conflicts, territorial disputes, and cultural differences

• Technological advancements, trade restrictions, and immigration policies

• Economic differences, foreign alliances, and political disputes

• Slavery, sectionalism, and state rights