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The movement to end slavery is called:
Abolition
Which free African American called for violent resistance to slavery in his Appeal?
David Walker
The belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent was called:
Manifest Destiny
Who escaped slavery, became a powerful speaker, and published The North Star?
Frederick Douglass
In The Rise of the Storm, is The Rage?
A. A rare curse that afflicts its host by causing them to focus solely on killing the enemy
B. A mythical beast similar to a dragon that is awakened during a large battle
C. A group of warriors which terrorize the Free People
D. A god-like deity who presides over the world of war
E. A sword wielded by the main bag guy
F. The Rage isn't a thing in the book.
A. A rare curse that afflicts its host by causing them to focus solely on killing the enemy - "In fact, the only thing that my body, my mind, and my very soul are focused on has been killing. And, oh, how I have killed."(p. 3)
Which trail stretched from Missouri to the Pacific Northwest?
Oregon Trail
Who led a violent slave rebellion in Virginia in 1831?
Nat Turner
Which trade route connected Missouri to New Mexico?
Sante Fe Trail
What rule limited debate on slavery in Congress?
What is the name of the main character's sword (all great swords have names)?
A. Redeemer
B. Avenger
C. Emancipator
D. Freedom
E. Reaper
F. Rescuer
F. Rescuer - “The name of your sword. Rescuer. For with that blade, Mithreal, you will save thousands.” (p. 58)
What was William Lloyd Garrison’s main argument for abolition?
Immediate emancipation and racial equality
How did many slave owners justify slavery?
As a “positive good” supported by the Bible
The freeing of slaves is known as:
Emancipation
The term “antebellum” refers to the time period:
In The Rise of the Storm, what scar does the main character show to people since they don't believe him how he got it?
A. Crossbow bolt to the hand
B. Sword slash across the back
C. Arrow wound on the thigh
D. Spear thrust to the side
E. Crawler bite to the shoulder
F. Magic burn to the face
E. Crawler bite to the shoulder - "They are indeed skraelings, though more specifically they are skraeling crawlers. There are different species of skraeling, but these are the most common. Nasty appetite for human flesh. Apparently they have a bite worse than an alligator or jaguar.” (p. 67)
Who published The Liberator, the fiery anti-slavery newspaper?
William Lloyd Garrison
Who led the Mormon migration to Utah after Smith’s death?
Brigham Young
What nickname was given to the Republic of Texas?
Lone Star Republic
The law requiring escaped slaves to be returned was:
The Fugitive Slave Act
In Mr. De Haan's book, The Rise of the Storm, the main character's surname - Stormbringer - derives from what aspect of his life?
A. Whenever he goes somewhere new, a storm follows
B. It was given to him at birth since he was born in a storm
C. Whenever he goes into battle, a storm follows
D. His mother loved storms because she saw the beauty and good storms can do, despite their destruction
E. He chose his surname because he saw himself as a storm of revenge
F. There is literally no reason why Mr. De Haan named him Stormbringer
B. It was given to him at birth since he was born in a storm - “I was born in a storm. My father said I heard the thunder, saw the lightning, stopped crying, and started laughing, flailing my arms as if I was trying to wrangle in all the chaos it brought in the attempt to tame it.” (p. 72)
Which Illinois senator helped pass the Compromise of 1850?
Stephen Douglas
The idea that residents of a territory should vote on slavery was called:
Popular Sovereignty
The proposal to ban slavery in land gained from Mexico was:
Wilmot Proviso
The purchase that gave the U.S. parts of Arizona and New Mexico in 1854 was called:
Gadsden Purchase
In The Rise of the Storm, who kills Dark Lord Tarlos?
A. Echo Stonecrusher
B. Talayna Wallmaker
C. Lyla Stormcalmer
D. Tangaroa Oro
E. Radolphus Lionfang
F. Hototo Ahiga
C. Lyla Stormcalmer - "Tarlos gives one last look of questioning surprise as his head rolls back off his shoulders and his body falls forward. It looks as if he is bowing to the High Lady of Esterine." (p. 353)