Slavery
Which states in the US were considered "free" states?
The Northern states
Who was Dred Scott?
A slave who appealed to the Supreme Court for his freedom
In the 1800s, what were women generally expected to do?
Cook, clean, and raise children
What are abolitionists?
People who felt that slavery was wrong and worked to stop it
Where did the majority of enslaved Black people work in the US?
In the South
What was decided in the case of Dred Scott?
That Black people are inferior and cannot sue
Which right did women fight the hardest for?
The right to vote for government
What was the Underground Railroad?
A secret network of people who helped slaves reach freedom
What was the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
Required all free citizens to help capture escaped slaves
Why is the decision in the Dred Scott case considered to be morally wrong today?
Because it was racist towards Black people
Give some examples of things women were not allowed to do in the 1800s
Who was Harriet Tubman?
An escaped slave who helped other slaves reach freedom
What is hidden in the Bialystoker Shul in Manhattan?
A stop on the Underground Railroad
How did abolitionists feel about the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850?
Angry and afraid, because they could be arrested for helping slaves escape to freedom