Civil War and Emancipation Insights

The video recounts the story of Charlotte Brooks, who discovered her freedom after slavery was abolished but kept secret by her enslaver. It explores the history of slavery in the US, its economic impact, and the resistance efforts by enslaved people. The narrative covers key events like the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Emancipation Proclamation. It highlights the staggered process of emancipation, culminating in the 13th Amendment. The video also discusses the significance of Juneteenth, a celebration of emancipation, and its recognition as a federal holiday in 2021.

What did Charlotte Brooks discover while hiding in the kitchen?

• A hidden treasure

• A plan to expand the plantation

• A secret family recipe

• The abolition of slavery

How did slavery contribute to the United States' economy?

• By developing the steel industry

• By fueling the cotton industry

• By boosting the technology sector

• By promoting international trade

Which states abolished slavery during the American Revolution?

• Texas and Florida

• Vermont and Massachusetts

• Georgia and South Carolina

• New York and Virginia

What was the immediate reaction of Southern states to Lincoln's election?

• They abolished slavery

• They began withdrawing from the Union

• They proposed new trade agreements

• They celebrated his victory

What did the Emancipation Proclamation promise?

• Freedom to enslaved people in all states

• Freedom to enslaved people in Confederate states

• New trade agreements with Europe

• Immediate end to the Civil War

What was required for the 13th Amendment to go into effect?

• Approval by the President

• Ratification by 27 states

• A national referendum

• Support from the Confederate states

When did the Civil War virtually end?

• With the Emancipation Proclamation

• With the surrender of General Robert E. Lee

• With the election of Lincoln

• With the ratification of the 13th Amendment

What is Juneteenth a combination of?

• June and tenth

• January and tenth

• July and tenth

• June and nineteenth

When did Juneteenth become a federal holiday?

• 2000

• 2021

• 1920

• 1865

What does Juneteenth celebrate?

• The start of the Civil War

• The end of chattel slavery

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The end of racial inequality