Washington's Early Days
What years did Washington say he was born?
1858 - 1859
True or False: Select slaves were chosen to be placed in the household during the war
True
As the War came to an end, what central word was used more often during songs that were sung?
A. Education
B. God
C. Freedom
What did Washington's Mom "steal" in order to feed her kids?
A chicken from the owner's farm
What products became scarce during the War that the white family missed?
Coffee, Tea, and Sugar
Who was entrusted with the safekeeping of silverware and valuables during the invasions?
Entrusted Slaves
What would be found in a hole underneath some old wood boards in their cabin, stored for winter?
Potatoes!
What skills did white girls lack due to the abundance of slavery?
to cook, sew, or to take care of the house
What were the silverware and valuables also referred to in the book?
A. Valued Goods
B. Sacred Goods
C. The Jackpot
D. Buried Treasure
What did Washington have to do when the bag of corn fell off of his horse during his labor?
Wait for help to come
How many "young masters" were killed/wounded?
What types of troubles did newly freed slaves worry about when it came to freedom?
A home, a living, rearing of children, education, citizenship, and establishment/support of churches
What food did Washington see his young mistress and her lady visitors eating?
Ginger Cakes
What specific phrase did Washington use to describe how slaves communicated without being caught?
Grape Vine
What is the name of the area of the house in which the white family gathered everyone the morning freedom was announced?
The Veranda