Topic 4 - Reform movements in NYS

What rights were denied to women during the 1800s?

• The right to vote

• The right to a college education

• The right to own property

• All of the above

Who were some individuals who took action to abolish (end) slavery?

• Samuel Cornish

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Where can students research a local community's contribution to the Civil War effort?

• At war memorials

• In local parks

• At community centers

• In high schools

How did the population of enslaved people change between 1638 and 1644 in New Amsterdam?

• The total Black population in New Amsterdam went down.

• The total Black population in New Amsterdam remained the same.

• The total Black population in New Amsterdam went up.

• The total Black population in New Amsterdam was eliminated.

Which state was formerly known as the colony of New Amsterdam?

• New York

• New Jersey

• Virginia

• Massachusetts

What did enslaved people in New York State experience?

• Discrimination and inequality

• Equal rights and opportunities

• Freedom and autonomy

• Support from the community

What idea is expressed in this excerpt from the Declaration of Sentiments? "We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men AND women are created equal..."

• Both men and women are created equal

• Only men are created equal

• Women are created equal but men are not

• Equality is not a self-evident truth

What is one factor that led to the Civil War in the United States?

• The desire (want) for new territories

• The struggle enslaved people had for equal rights and freedoms

• The need for more factories across the United States

• The popularity of a single political party

The Civil War was fought between which two groups?

• Northern States vs. Southern States

• Eastern States vs. Western States

• Union vs. Confederacy

• North vs. South America

What was one challenge faced by individuals working for people's rights and freedoms?

• Lack of public interest

• Resistance and opposition from those in power

• Insufficient funding for campaigns

• Overwhelming support from the government