Antebellum Mississippi
Typical families in Mississippi were
small farmers
Majority of people in Mississippi were from this continent
Africa
What is the name of the abolitionist who tried to give guns to Africans in West Virginia?
What state is Mr. Smith from?
Oklahoma
Reasons for settlers coming to Mississippi
cheap land, second chances, Natchez and New Orleans
Normal life to settlers went along with this occupation
agriculture/farming
What is the main reason for secession in Mississippi?
slavery
What is the name of the abolitionist that is from Jones County, Mississippi that created his own company to fight the confederates?
Newton Knight
What sport does Mr. Smith do?
Track
What was the purpose of Natchez Trace
a way to travel to Mississippi from other states
People settled in what geographical climate
river valleys
What year did Mississippi secede from the union
1861
What was the cash crop that many people did not want to give up in Natchez during the controversial topic of slavery?
cotton
Where does Mr. Smith go to school?
Mississippi College
What were highwaymen involved with
stealing goods
Which son would be most likely to travel and settle in Mississippi
first born son
Which state was Mississippi to secede from the Union?
2nd to South Carolina
What year did Mississippi truly ratify the abolishment of slavery?
2013
What book series is Mr. Smith reading?
Harry Potter
What does Antebellum Mississippi mean
the time period in Mississippi where the relationship between cotton and slavery flourished before the Civil War
With Sectionalism, which government did the South believe should be in charge?
State Government
What political party promoted African Americans in the government during Antebellum Mississippi?
Republicans
Who is Mr. Smith's favorite singer?