The Abolitionist Movement 9.2

What is the main idea of this text?

• The rise of the Cotton Kingdom increased demand for slave labor.

• At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, it was ruled that states could not decide on slavery for themselves, leading to its end in the North and South.

• At the Constitutional Convention in 1787, states could decide on slavery for themselves, leading to its end in the North but growth in the South, especially with the rise of cotton farming.

By the _____ , most Northern states had legally abolished slavery.

• Constitutional Convention in 1787

• late 1800s

• early 1800s

What is the main idea of this text?

• Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, escaped slavery and became a strong voice for abolition, changing her name to reflect her mission to speak the truth.

• Sojourner Truth had a difficult childhood.

• In 1843, Baumfree chose a new name to escape from slavery in the South.

What can be inferred from this text?

Choose all the correct answers.

• Changing her name was a powerful symbol of her new identity and purpose as an abolitionist.

• Her experiences as an enslaved person shaped her desire to fight for justice and share the truth with others.

• Sojourner Truth must have attended school because she wrote so well.

• Sojourner Truth helped end slavery in New York.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Elijah Lovejoy gave up publishing his antislavery newspaper after the first attack.

• Elijah Lovejoy was killed for his anti-slavery work after repeated attacks on his newspaper by pro-slavery mobs.

• Illinois was a dangerous place for certain people.

What does the story of Elijah Lovejoy show about the dangers abolitionists faced?

• Abolitionists mainly faced danger in the North, but not in the South.

• • Often abolitionists were killed in peaceful protests that accidentally turned violent.

• Abolitionists faced serious dangers, including violence and even death, for speaking out against slavery.

What is the main idea of this text?

• Abolitionist efforts caused fear and resistance in both the South and the North, as many white people saw abolition as a threat to their society or feared it would lead to conflict.

• • Most white Southerners supported the abolitionist movement and most white Northerners fully welcomed freed African Americans into society.

• Abolitionists were praised by both Northern and Southern leaders and sometimes elected to political office.

What does the word "stirred" mean?

• To make someone feel doubt or uncertainty about something they believe.

• To quickly stop something from happening.

• To make someone feel a certain strong emotion, like excitement or anger.

How many people died at the battle of Gettysburg?

• 29,800

• 51,000

• 23,746

In how many battles did more than 25,000 people die?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5