Radical

Why did John Brown think his actions at Harpers Ferry were justified and approved by God? Remember, he was a little "off".

• He believed that the weapons at Harpers Ferry had to be destroyed because God disapproved of violence.

• He believed that his actions would motivate all slave owners to free their slaves.

• He believed slavery was evil, and he needed to do everything he could to help end slavery.

• He believed that the only way to end slavery was to stop Robert E. Lee and his army.

According to the article, how did John Brown's thoughts about slavery change after Harpers Ferry?

• He did not change his mind about slavery. He still thought it was wrong and believed God approved of his use of violence.

• He gave up hope of ever ending slavery because he realized that only a few people were motivated to do what was necessary to stop it.

• After the devastating loss of his sons, he decided that ending slavery through violence was not worth the cost. He agreed to end his fight against slavery.

• After the attack on Harpers Ferry, he believed that he had successfully inspired slaves to fight their own battle. He felt that his responsibility was done.

Read the following paragraph from the section "Strong Abolitionist". Why does the author include this paragraph in the article?

• By detailing all of his accomplishments as an abolitionist, this paragraph shows the reader how dedicated John Brown was to ending slavery.

• By discussing his employment challenges, the author uses this paragraph to suggest that John Brown was not entirely stable or honest.

• By mentioning his many different professions, this paragraph shows the reader that John Brown had difficulty following through with his goals.

• By highlighting his constant movement around the country, the author suggests that John Brown was always running away from problems he started.

Radical political club during the French Revolution that wanted to remove the king and establish a republic. Both middle class men and women joined.

• Sans-Cullotes

• Radicals

• Emigres

• Jacobins

A radical group of Parisian wage-earners and small shopkeepers who wanted a greater voice in government, lower prices and an end of food shortages.

• Sans-Cullotes

• Moderates

• Emigres

• Jacobins

What is a radical in the context of social movements?

• A) A person who advocates for complete political or social reform

• B) A person who supports maintaining the status quo

• C) A person who is indifferent to political changes

• D) A person who opposes any form of government

Which of the following best describes the Radical Republicans during the Reconstruction era in the United States?

• A) They wanted to quickly reintegrate the Southern states without any conditions

• B) They sought to impose harsh terms and ensure civil rights for freed slaves

• C) They aimed to abolish the federal government

• D) They supported the Confederacy's return to power

What was the primary goal of the radical feminist movement?

• A) To promote traditional gender roles

• B) To achieve gender equality by addressing the root causes of women's oppression

• C) To support male dominance in society

• D) To focus solely on economic issues

Which of the following is a characteristic of radical environmentalism?

• A) Support for industrial expansion

• B) Advocacy for minimal government intervention in environmental issues

• C) Direct action to prevent environmental destruction

• D) Denial of climate change

Who was a prominent radical figure during the French Revolution?

• A) Louis XVI

• B) Maximilien Robespierre

• C) Napoleon Bonaparte

• D) Marie Antoinette