Abraham Lincoln
Who was Abraham Lincoln before he became president?
Lawyer
Who was the famous abolitionist who helped lead the Underground Railroad and freed many enslaved people?
Harriet Tubman
Which region of the United States relied most on farming and agriculture in the 1800s? (N, S, E, W)
SOUTH
What was Christopher Columbus looking for when he sailed to the Americas in 1492?
A route to India/new land
What zodiac sign is Ms. Diana?
Aquarius
What did Abraham Lincoln sometimes keep in his top hat?
Letters/Important documents
Which book did Harriet Beecher Stowe write that helped change public opinion about slavery?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
What was the main reason the South supported slavery in the 1800s?
It was needed to maintain their economy, especially with crops like cotton.
What negative things did Christopher Columbus bring with him to the Americas that affected the Native populations?
Diseases (smallpox and measles)
Who would Jahzara like to thank?
herself
What year was Abraham Lincoln elected president?
1860
What was John Brown’s goal during his raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859?
To arm enslaved people and begin a revolt
What was one major difference in the labor systems between the North and South before the Civil War?
The North had a growing system of wage labor, while the South relied on enslaved labor for agriculture.
What role did Roosevelt Island (formerly known as Blackwell’s Island) play in the fight against smallpox in the 19th century?
It was home to a quarantine station and hospital for smallpox patients.
What school is Kinsley auditioning for?
LaGuardia High School
Before becoming president, which political party did Abraham Lincoln belong to because of his opposition to the expansion of slavery?
The Republican Party
What was the main reason Frederick Douglass became such an influential voice in the abolitionist movement?
He escaped from slavery and became a powerful speaker and writer who shared his experiences.
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the North and South after the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act in 1850?
The North became more hostile to the South, as the act required Northerners to return escaped slaves, creating tension.
Why have some states and cities replaced Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples' Day?
To honor the contributions of Indigenous peoples and recognize the harm caused by colonization
What wild animal is commonly seen roaming Roosevelt Island?
Turkey
What was Abraham Lincoln's main argument in his "House Divided" speech in 1858?
The country could not remain half slave and half free.
What was the reaction of the Northern public to John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry? How did they view him?
They celebrated him as a hero and martyr for the abolitionist cause.
How did the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860 deepen the divide between the North and South?
The South feared Lincoln would end slavery, leading to the breakaway of several Southern states.
What was one of the major consequences of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas for Indigenous peoples?
Many Indigenous communities were displaced or destroyed by disease, war, and colonization.
What type of drawing style does Jayneris use in her artwork?
Sketching