Understanding Slavery and Political Parties

Understanding Slavery and Political Parties

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video discusses the political dimensions of slavery in the 19th century, focusing on the claim that no Republicans owned slaves and that most slaves were owned by Democrats. It explores the regional and partisan aspects of slavery, the challenge by historians to the claim, and the phenomenon of Democrats switching to the Republican side before the Civil War. The video also highlights the stances of both parties on slavery, the importance of historical records, and Lincoln's position on the issue.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the claim made about Republicans and slavery in the movie 'Hillary's America'?

Republicans supported the expansion of slavery.

Republicans were the main slave traders.

All Republicans owned slaves.

No Republican owned a slave.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What misconception does the speaker address regarding the nature of slavery in America?

Slavery was supported by all Americans.

Slavery was not present in the South.

Slavery was only a partisan issue.

Slavery was only a regional issue.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did some Democrats switch to the Republican side before the Civil War?

To support the expansion of slavery.

To oppose the abolition of slavery.

To prevent secession and find a compromise.

To gain more political power in the South.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker highlight about the ownership of slaves in 1860?

No Democrats owned slaves.

Most slaves were owned by Republicans.

A small number of Republicans owned slaves.

Slaves were equally owned by both parties.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main point about the partisan nature of slavery?

Both parties equally supported slavery.

The Republican party was the anti-slavery party.

The Democratic party was anti-slavery.

The Republican party was pro-slavery.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the awareness of historical facts regarding slavery?

These facts are frequently discussed in media.

These facts are commonly taught in schools.

Most people are well aware of these facts.

There is a lack of awareness about these facts.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did the Republican party take on slavery in new territories?

They supported the expansion of slavery.

They opposed the expansion of slavery.

They were indifferent to the issue.

They wanted immediate abolition everywhere.

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