Freedom Crossing
What almost gave Martin away when the slave catchers were searching Laura and Bert's house and how did they solve the problem?
1. His clothes drying by the fire
2. They burned Martin's clothes and shoes
What was the name of the chief that raised Tecumseh?
Chief Blackfish
What two countries were involved in the War of 1812?
Whose nickname is "Father of His Country"? (Lesson 16)
George Washington
What did many Americans believe about deaf people?
They believed that they could not learn
What does it mean if someone is an abolitionist?
They want to abolish (put an end to) slavery
For what purpose did Tecumseh work to try to convince all native tribes to band together?
To stop American settlers from taking their lands
What started the War of 1812?
The British navy were stopping American ships at sea and capturing sailors. They were also giving native tribes weapons to fight against American settlers.
What document was written to declare the colonies independence from Great Britain? (Lesson 14)
The Declaration of Independence
In what year did America's first school for the deaf open and where was is located?
1. 1817
2. Hartford, Connecticut
Who had the nickname "Moses" in chapter 8? Why did this person have the nickname Moses?
1. Harriet Tubman
2. She helped slaves escape like Moses helped the Israelites escape Pharoah.
Who did Tecumseh argue with in a grove of walnut trees? What did they argue about?
1. William Henry Harrison
2. Tecumseh did not believe that land should be owned or sold (like air and water), but Harrison wanted the United States to own as much land as possible.
What happened in August of 1814?
British troops set fire to Washington D.C. and burned down the U.S. Capital building.
Who traveled the countryside warning the Minutemen that the British were coming? (Lesson 13)
Paul Revere
How did Thomas Gallaudet teach Alice Cogswell her name?
With his hat
What would have happened to Martin if he had chosen to hide in a potato sack in the cellar?
He would have been stabbed
Why did the American settlers want more land so badly?
They wanted to establish more farms and build more cities
What Poem did Mary Pickersgill's flag inspire Francis Scott Key to write?
What were the names of the two men that explored from the Mississippi River to the Pacific Ocean making notes about animals, plants, and geography and making maps? (Lesson 20)
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
What two men played a big role in helping to establish the first school for deaf Americans?
1. Thomas Gallaudet
2. Laurent Clerc
What was Laura's gift and who does she think it is from? Why?
1. the book Uncle Tom's Cabin
2. She thinks it is from Joel
3. He was telling her about the book earlier and the note spoke of a trapped rabbit
What was the name of the battles between Tecumseh's men and Harrison's men and when did this battle occur?
The Battle of Tippecanoe
November 7, 1811
Where was Mary Pickersgill's flag flown?
Fort McHenry
Can you name all seven continents? (Lesson 3)
Asia, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, North America, South America
What president visited America's deaf school in Hartford and what ASL sign was invented during his visit?
1. James Monroe
2. "president"