Rebellions and Slavery in American History

What was the outcome of the Stono Rebellion in 1739?

• It resulted in the freedom of enslaved African Americans.

• Approximately 30 enslaved African Americans and a similar number of white colonists died.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in South Carolina.

• It was a peaceful protest with no casualties.

What was Nat Turner's belief regarding his mission during his rebellion in 1831?

• To establish a new colony for African Americans.

• To lead other enslaved Americans to freedom.

• To negotiate peace with white colonists.

• To create a new religion.

What was one impact of the uprisings against slavery?

• They led to the immediate end of slavery.

• They resulted in more freedom for enslaved people.

• They led to stricter control over enslaved African Americans.

• They were widely successful and celebrated.

What did the Quakers teach about slavery since colonial times?

• It was a necessary part of society.

• It was a sin for one human being to own another.

• It should be expanded to other regions.

• It was beneficial for economic growth.

Who was a notable figure that joined an antislavery society in Pennsylvania founded by Quakers?

• Charles Grandison Finney

• Benjamin Franklin

• Harriet Tubman

• Frederick Douglass

What religious movement fueled antislavery sentiment in the United States?

• The First Great Awakening

• The Second Great Awakening

• The Enlightenment

• The Reformation

Which state was the first to gradually move to end slavery in 1780?

• New York

• Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts

• Virginia

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 accomplish regarding slavery?

• It legalized slavery in the Northwest Territory

• It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory

• It allowed each state to decide on slavery

• It increased the number of slaves allowed

During which decade did the abolitionist movement grow most quickly?

• 1820s

• 1830s

• 1840s

• 1850s

Who was a former president that became a champion for abolition?

• John Quincy Adams

• Frederick Douglass

• William Lloyd Garrison

• Abraham Lincoln