Atlantic Slave Trade
The Atlantic slave trade primarily transported enslaved people to...
The Americas
Who was Frederick Douglass?
A famous abolitionist and writer
The Mason-Dixon Line became a symbolic boundary between...
North and South States
Where was Maryland was located?
Between the North and the South
(was a slave state but still in the Union)
What was the main goal of abolitionists in the United States?
To end slavery in the United States.
What was the Atlantic Slave Trade?
The Atlantic slave trade was the forced transportation of enslaved Africans to the Americas for labor.
What declared enslaved people in confederate states free?
Emancipation Proclamation
The Mason-Dixon Line separated which two colonies?
Maryland and Pennsylvania
Which city in Maryland was a key port during the 19th century?
Baltimore
How did the Underground Railroad help enslaved people escape to freedom?
It provided safe houses and assistance to escaping enslaved individuals.
What type of labor were enslaved Africans primarily forced to perform in the Americas?
Farming and plantation work.
What was the Harlem Renaissance?
A cultural movement celebrating African American arts
What was the original purpose of the Mason-Dixon Line?
It was originally surveyed to resolve a colonial border dispute.
What role did Maryland play in the Underground Railroad?
It provided key escape routes and resources for fleeing enslaved people.
The abolitionist movement gained momentum in the early 19th century due to...
Religious revival movements
Describe the role of European traders in the Atlantic Slave Trade.
European traders facilitated the capture and sale of enslaved Africans, transporting them across the Atlantic.
What role did African Americans play in the Civil War?
They served in the Union Army, worked as spies, and supported the war effort in various capacities.
Who conducted the original survey of the Mason-Dixon Line?
Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon
Why was Maryland considered a border state during the Civil War?
It was a slave state but remained in the Union.
Who was Harriet Tubman and what was her role on the Underground Railroad?
A former enslaved person who became a conductor on the Underground Railroad.
How did the Atlantic slave trade impact African societies?
It led to population loss, social disruption, and economic shifts in African societies.
Why is it important to study African American history?
It highlights struggles and achievements, shaping present-day discussions on equality.
How did the Mason-Dixon Line contribute to the Civil War?
It marked the boundary between free and slave states.
How did Maryland’s divided loyalties affect its actions during the Civil War?
Many Marylanders had divided loyalties, some agreeing with slavery others against it, leading to internal conflict.
Why was it dangerous for abolitionists to speak out against slavery?
Many faced threats, violence, and legal consequences for their activism.