FTF Trivia Night Round 2

Which abolitionist leader was instrumental in the founding of Wilberforce University?

• Bishop Daniel Payne

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Frederick Douglass

Cleveland played a key role in the Underground Railroad. What made it a significant stop for freedom seekers?

• It was home to many abolitionists

• Its location on Lake Erie made it a last stop before crossing into Canada

• Its churches provided hiding spots for escapes

• It had the first integrated schools

What role did the community of Oberlin play in the Underground Railroad?

• Abolitionist activity, community sheltered and helped freedom seekers

• Secret hiding place for freedom seekers crossing into Canada

• Hosted anti-slavery conventions

What is the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History best known for?

• It is the oldest African American history museum

• It hosted the first Black History Month

• One of the largest permanent collection of African American culture/history

What is the name of the exhibit at the Charles Wright Museum?

• And Still We Rise

• The Long Journey

• Freedom Forever

• The Struggle for Equality

How did Detroit's proximity to Canada make it a key city in the Underground Railroad?

• It was a home to many abolitionists societies

• It had the most secret hding spots

• It was a legal free zone for African Americans

• The Detroit River is a natural border with Canada

What is one significant artifact found at the Henry Ford Museum?

• The first Emancipation Proclamation draft

• Harriet Tubman's walking stick

• The Rosa Park's Bus

• Frederick Douglass's original autobiography

What was the Buxton Settlement in Canada known for?

• A military fort that helped protect freedom seekers

• An agricultural settlement for newly emancipated people

• A safe haven for freedom seekers where they could live and work

• A gathering place for abolitionist

How did the Buxton Settlement contribute to African American history in Canada?

• It was the site of the first Black school in North America

• It housed the Canadian government's first official

• It was a hideout for freedom seekers waiting to cross into Canada

• Became a model of Black self-sufficiency and education in Canada

Why was Niagara Falls an important location for Freedom Seekers?

• It was a common crossing point from US to Canada for freedom seekers

• It was home to the first abolitionist society

• It was a refuge where Freedom Seekers could find work

• It was known for having safe houses along the border