Personal Life
Giddings was born in this “Keystone” state
What is Pennsylvania?
When first elected to Congress, Giddings belonged to this political party
What is Whigs?
This divisive issue occupied most of Giddings’ time in Congress
What is slavery?
This war was fought to end slavery
What is the Civil War or the War Between the States?
The 1860 Republican Convention was held in this, “The Windy City”
What is Chicago?
This once occupied the area where Giddings Park is located
What is Jefferson Elementary School?
Giddings served in this war, sometimes known as the “Second War of Independence"
What is the War of 1812?
Giddings helped to form this modern political party
What is Republican?
He was an early law partner of Joshua Giddings
Who is Benjamin Wade?
This political party is historically known for supporting abolition of slavery
What is Republican?
This nickname of the hall that hosted the Republican Party Convention in 1860 is sometimes associated with the dwelling place of some Native Americans
What is wigwam?
This business now occupies the location of Giddings’ law office
What is McDonald’s?
Giddings died not in the U.S., but in this country
What is Canada?
Giddings insisted that a portion of this founding document be included in the 1860 Republican Party platform
What is The Declaration of Independence phrase, "All men are created equal'?
Giddings opposed the U.S. involvement in this war lasting from 1846-1848
What is Mexican-American War?
This presidential candidate won the election of 1860 with Giddings’ support
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
Joshua Giddings’ middle name
What is Reed?
One can travel on Giddings Road in what Township
What is Jefferson?
Giddings provided housing for this former slave who lived openly in Jefferson
Who is Charlie Garlick?
As a congressman in 1842 Giddings was subject to this form of punishment prohibiting him from speaking on the House floor
What is censure?
Giddings vehemently opposed this conciliatory effort led by Henry Clay in 1850 to keep the Union intact
What is the Great Compromise or the Compromise of 1850?
Giddings did this at the Republican Convention of 1860 until his plank was inserted into the Party Platform
What is he walked out in protest?
Before he became a lawyer, Giddings was a member of this profession
What is teacher?
Joshua Giddings is buried in this cemetery
A newspaper in this city, the second capital of the Confederacy, offered a $10,000 reward for Giddings’ capture or $5,000 for his head
What is Richmond, Virginia?
Giddings was at one time a member of this political party whose 1856 slogan was partly, “Free Speech, Free Men, Fremont”
What is Free Soil Party?
This Giddings colleague was caned to the point of losing consciousness as he sat at his desk in the Senate in 1856
Who is Charles Sumner?
In this war, lasting from 1861-1865, Giddings’ son Grotius Reed Giddings served
What is the Civil War
Giddings’ wife Laura’s maiden name
What is Waters?
Brand name of the gas station that operated next to Giddings’ home
What is Texaco?