Crash Course: Black American History - Maria Stewart

Clint Smith introduces the episode by sharing a personal story about his daughter and the importance of using one's voice. The episode focuses on Maria Stewart, a 19th-century Black woman who was a writer, orator, and thinker. Despite facing societal pressures to remain silent, Stewart used her voice to advocate for abolition and women's rights. Influenced by David Walker, she published a pamphlet that challenged contemporary views on slavery and religion. Stewart's public speeches were groundbreaking, as she addressed mixed-gender audiences on serious issues. Her work exemplifies intersectionality, highlighting the importance of providing platforms for marginalized voices.

What is the main message Clint Smith wants to convey about his daughter?

• She should focus on academics only.

• Her voice and opinions matter.

• She should be quiet and obedient.

• She should follow traditional gender roles.

Where did Maria Stewart move after her indentured servitude?

• Washington, DC

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Philadelphia

• New York City

What was the title of David Walker's influential pamphlet?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Souls of Black Folk

• Walker's Appeal, in Four Articles

• The Rights of Man

What happened to Maria Stewart after her husband's death?

• She inherited a large fortune.

• She became a famous author.

• She was denied her inheritance and returned to domestic labor.

• She moved to Europe.

What was the focus of Maria Stewart's pamphlet published in 1831?

• The importance of education for all

• The role of women in society

• Religion and morality as foundations for freedom

• The economic benefits of slavery

How did Maria Stewart challenge the justification of slavery?

• By advocating for segregation

• By supporting the enslavers

• By listing achievements of Black individuals

• By ignoring the issue

What was unique about Maria Stewart's speeches?

• They focused on culinary skills.

• They addressed both Black and White audiences.

• They were delivered in private.

• They were only for women.

What is the concept of 'intersectionality' as discussed in the video?

• The intersection of roads and pathways

• The overlapping of marginalized identities

• The intersection of economic theories

• The combination of different academic subjects

Who were the two men that helped elevate Maria Stewart's voice?

• Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

• Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln

• Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois

• William Lloyd Garrison and David Walker

What does Maria Stewart's life remind us about societal discussions?

• They should be led by men only.

• Women have always deserved a seat at the table.

• They are irrelevant to modern society.

• They should focus solely on economic issues.