Historical Society-Project Sean Deng

Slavery

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What is Slavery

the illegal condition of one human being owning another, treating them as property, and forcing them to labor without freedom or compensation

200

What War ended slavery

Civil War

300

What was the Middle Passage?

It was the brutal, deadly middle leg of the "Triangular Trade" where millions of enslaved Africans were shipped across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas in horrific conditions. [1, 2, 3, 4]

400

When did slavery end in the United States

^{While the Emancipation Proclamation declared slaves free in Confederate-held territory in 1863, the legal abolition of slavery across the entire U.S. came with the ratification of the 13th Amendment on December 6, 1865.}

500

Was slavery practiced only in the South?

No. Early in American history, slavery was legal and practiced in all 13 colonies, including Northern states. While the North eventually abolished it, Northern economies and financial institutions (like banks and textile mills) deeply profited from Southern cotton picked by enslaved labor.

Democracy

100

What is Democracy

Democracy is a system of government where supreme power is vested in the people, who exercise it either directly or through elected representatives

200

Can an individual legitimately disobey a law in a democracy, and under what circumstances?

Yes, an individual can legitimately disobey a law in a democracy under specific ethical and legal frameworks This concept is known as civil disobedience

300

Why is the rule of law considered essential to a functioning democracy?

The rule of law is essential to democracy because it prevents rulers from holding absolute power and ensures that laws apply equally to everyone

400

What is a direct democracy

A system where citizens themselves vote directly on laws and policies rather than electing representatives.

500

who made Democracy

The ancient Greeks are widely credited with inventing democracy, establishing the first known system of rule by the people in the city-state of Athens around 507 BC. The Athenian statesman Cleisthenes, often referred to as the "father of Athenian democracy", is the specific leader responsible for this political revolution

Random

100

How many Racoons does Sean have

0

200

What food does Sean like

Burrito

300

What kind of work do I not like

Extra Work           EXAMPLE: Daily review

400

How many dogs does Sean have

1

500

What kind of breed is Seans dog

Shiba Inu