Slavery in the U.S
If you are an enslaved person, that means what?
No rights and freedom
If Charleston, South Carolina was wealthy, or rich, did they have a good or bad economy?
good
What was Clara Barton’s nickname?
Angel of the Battlefield
From what continent did many enslaved people come?
Africa
Why did Harriet use a “secret knock”?
To identify herself safely and let enslaved people know it was safe to leave with her on the Underground Railroad.
What did it mean when the Southern States seceded after Lincoln was elected?
It meant they left the United States and formed their own country because they feared Lincoln would end slavery.
True or false:
Clara only helped the soldiers of the Civil War
False (She later founded the American Red Cross and helped disaster victims.)
What type of work did enslaved Africans do in the fields?
Enslaved Africans worked long hours planting, harvesting, and processing crops such as cotton, tobacco, sugar, and rice.
Why was the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” important to slaves?
it contained hidden directions that helped enslaved people navigate north to freedom using the North Star as a guide.
What name did the states that seceded give their new country?
The Confederate States of America
Did the Emancipation Proclamation end the war? Why or why not?
No, it did not end the war, but it changed the purpose of the war to include ending slavery, and it encouraged enslaved people to seek freedom.
What kind of work did the enslaved Africans who worked at the “big house” do?
They worked as cooks, maids, butlers, nannies, and house servants, performing domestic duties such as cleaning, cooking, and caring for children.
What did abolitionists want to end?
slavery
Who was led by President Lincoln?
The union
Who was the enemy of the Union?
Confederacy
Why do you think enslaved people would run away?
They wanted freedom, to escape harsh treatment, to reunite with family members, and to seek a better life.
What was Harriet Tubman's nickname?
Who fired the first shot at the Battle of Manassas?
Confederacy
Why was the North hardly damaged?
Most battles were fought in the South, so the North’s cities, farms, and industries were not as affected.