Resistance to Slavery Interactive Assessment

What does “covert” resistance mean?

• Open and obvious actions

• Secret and hidden actions

• Only using violence

• Asking for freedom

What does “OVERT” resistance mean?

• Open and obvious actions

• Secret and hidden actions

• Only using violence ALL THE TIME!

• Asking for freedom

1. Pretending to be sick to avoid work is an example of _____________ resistance.

1. Breaking or damaging tools on purpose is a type of _____________ resistance.

1. Running away from a plantation is considered _____________ resistance.

1. Using coded language or subtle acts of defiance is a form of _____________ resistance.

1. Participating in a violent revolt is an example of _____________ resistance.

1. Pretending to be sick to avoid work is an example of ____________ resistance.

• passive

• active

• direct

• aggressive

2. Breaking or damaging tools on purpose is a type of __________ resistance.

• active

• passive

• mechanical

• verbal

3. Running away from a plantation is considered __________ resistance.

• overt

• passive

• covert

• symbolic