Abolitionists
Who is known as the famous abolitionist who wrote "The Liberator"?
William Lloyd Garrison.
What was the purpose of the settlement of Liberia?
To provide a home for freed African Americans.
In what year were the states given the authority to decide whether to allow slavery?
1787
Name one famous female abolitionist.
Answer:
Harriet Tubman or Sojourner Truth.
Who founded Liberia?
The American Colonization Society.
In what year was Uncle Tom's Cabin published?
1852
What did Frederick Douglass do to fight against slavery?
He gave speeches, wrote autobiographies, and advocated for equality.
Who was the first President of Liberia?
Joseph Jenkins Roberts
In what year was the colony of Libera Established?
1822
What was the goal of the abolitionist movement? Write a summary sentence.
To end slavery and promote equal rights for African Americans.
What did the report by the American Colonization society say to the U.S. Congress? Write a summary sentence.
It is best for people to have a place where they can thrive, which is not likely to happen here.
In what year did Sojourner Truth change her name?
1843
How did the Grimké sisters free several slaves? Write a summary sentence.
They asked their mother for an advance on their inheritance and immediately freed the slaves they were given.
Why didn't the U.S. recognize Liberia as a country until 1862? Write a summary sentence.
Might have encouraged anti-slavery feelings in America, The U.S. wasn’t sure if Liberia could succeed as an independent country, the Civil War.
In what year did Senator James Henry Hammond give a speech to congress? What did he say? Write a summary sentence.
1858, We need social classes to maintain order in society.