Life on the Plantation
What could enslaved people not do without their owner’s permission?
They could not marry
What did some enslaved people do to resist working hard?
They pretended not to understand instructions or worked slowly and carelessly.
Which famous abolitionist escaped slavery and became a powerful speaker and writer?
Frederick Douglass.
What is the term for a system of escape routes and safehouses used by enslaved people to reach freedom?
The Underground Railroad
Where did free African Americans live?
Free African Americans lived in both the North and the South.
What was the most common threat owners used to control enslaved families?
Owners would threaten to separate families by selling them.
Who helped enslaved people escape using the Underground Railroad?
Harriet Tubman.
Who was the preacher who founded the African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church?
Richard Allen
What were laws that controlled the lives of enslaved African Americans called?
Slave codes.
What work did free African Americans do in Charleston, South Carolina and around the south to make money?
They worked in jobs such as carpenters, shoemakers, butchers, and barbers.
What role did overseers play on plantations?
Overseers were responsible for making sure enslaved people worked and followed orders
Which slave led a revolt in Virginia in 1831 that killed more than 60 people?
Nat Turner.
What did Frederick Douglass work for after escaping slavery?
He worked for the abolition of slavery.
What term describes a person who has escaped slavery?
A fugitive
What did free African Americans do to help enslaved people? (It was a national movement)
Many free African Americans were involved in the abolition movement and helped enslaved people escape via the Underground Railroad.
How did enslaved people often form their families despite not being able to legally marry?
Enslaved people formed marriage-like partnerships and raised children together, even if their marriages weren't legally recognized.
What was Denmark Vesey planning before he was caught?
He was planning a slave revolt in Charleston, South Carolina.
Who was the conductor on the Underground Railroad who led many enslaved people to freedom?
Harriet Tubman.
What is the term for treating people unfairly based on their race?
Discrimination
This region's economy was based on agriculture and relied heavily on enslaved labor, while this other region's economy was centered on industry, manufacturing, and paid labor.
What are the South and the North?