Unit 11 Exam

Imagine you're a detective like Ethan, piecing together the life of a historical figure. Which of the following is not a clue from the scene of history, also known as a primary source?

• Their marriage certificate

• A biography about them

• A letter they sent

• An autobiography by them

Imagine you're on an adventurous journey with Scarlett, Liam, and Abigail back to the 1800s! During the time period (1810-1860), what crucial role did individuals like Harriet Tubman play in this thrilling historical saga?

• Exposing corruption

• Reforming women's rights

• Freeing the slaves

• Conservation efforts

Imagine you're on an adventure with Harriet Tubman, and she turns to you and says: "I had reasoned this out in my mind; there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other...I should fight for my liberty as long as my strength lasted..." Why do you think Harriet shared this with you, Olivia, and Benjamin?

• to show how smart Harriet was

• to show how foolish Harriet was

• to show how confused Harriet was

• to show how determined Harriet was

Imagine you're at a historical fair with Abigail, Scarlett, and Rohan. Which statement best describes the significance of the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848?

• It provided women in the United States with a chance to organize the suffrage movement.

• It guaranteed women in the United States the right to work full-time outside of the home.

• It guaranteed women in the United States the right to vote in local and national elections.

• It provided women in the United States with a chance to own property and small businesses.

Imagine you're on a thrilling adventure with Rohan, Abigail, and James. What daring goal did John Brown have in mind when he raided the government arsenal in Harper's Ferry?

• He wanted to inspire slaves to revolt.

• He wanted to sell weapons to slaves.

• He wanted to arm abolitionists in Kansas.

• He wanted to prevent secession in Virginia.

Imagine you're time-traveling detectives like William and Scarlett, exploring American cities in the early to mid-1800s. Which of the following would you discover to be TRUE?

• There were more large cities than ever before

• Midwestern cities grew in size and importance, and there were more large cities than ever before

• Midwestern cities grew in size and importance, and southern cities began to disappear

• More people lived in the country than in the city, and there were few large cities

Imagine you're a time-traveling nurse like Avery, ready to join Dorothea Dix's army of healers! Which of the following quirky rules was NOT on Dix's list for her nurses?

• Nurses must be plain-looking

• Nurses were not allowed to wear jewelry

• Nurses had to wear plain dresses

Imagine you're in a time-traveling classroom with William, Arjun, and Abigail. Which of the following historic actions officially abolished slavery in the United States?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

• The American Anti-Slavery Society

• Presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

In the bustling world of New England's textile industry, what was a significant effect on women during the industrial boom? Imagine Hannah and her friends exploring new horizons!

• Women were excluded from the workforce.

• Women gained new employment opportunities in factories.

• Women were primarily employed in agriculture.

• Women received equal pay as men.

Imagine you're a detective in the 1850s, like Lily, Anika, or Sophia, tasked with solving the mystery of rising tensions in the United States. How did the Fugitive Slave Act contribute to this historical drama?

• It eased tensions by providing a compromise.

• It increased tensions by enforcing the return of escaped slaves.

• It had no significant impact on sectional tensions.

• It was supported by both the North and South equally.