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The Antebellum Era (1781-1860): Slavery Divides the Nation Part 1
Part A: Fill in the blank: Instructions: Choose the term from the term bank that completes the sentences below.
Frederick Douglas, Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Anthony, feminism, socialism, abolitionism, William Lloyd Garrison,
Nat Turner, Harriet Tubman, Harriet Beecher Stowe, John C. Calhoun, Martha Washington,
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, transcendentalism, rationalism, nationalism, Second Great Awakening
1. ________________________________ was a strong supporter of Women’s Rights.
2. Although it was very dangerous, _________________________________ served as a conductor on the
Underground Railroad and helped many to gain freedom.
3. The Liberator was a newspaper created by __________________________ to bring awareness to the
cause to end African slavery.
4. Ralph Waldo Emerson taught ________________________________, which was the belief that truth
could be gained from observation and emotional experience.
5. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a very important book that provoked the emotions of many to support the cause
of freeing the slaves. It was written by _______________________________________.
6. _____________________________ was the movement to end slavery in the USA.
7. A religious revival known as the ___________________________________________ had many
followers who argued slavery was against Christianity.
Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. Explain how Harriet Tubman impacted the abolitionist movement.
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2. In what way did Frederick Douglas bring an experienced perspective when he argued against
abolitionism? Why would this make many people very interested to hear his views? Explain.
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3. What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention? Explain.
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Answers:
Part A: Fill in the blank: Instructions: Choose the term from the term bank that completes the sentences below.
1. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a strong supporter of Women’s Rights.
2. Although it was very dangerous, Harriet Tubman served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad and
helped many to gain freedom.
3. The Liberator was a newspaper created by William Lloyd Garrison to bring awareness to the cause to end
the African slavery.
4. Ralph Waldo Emerson taught transcendentalism, which was the belief that truth could be gained from
observation and emotional experience.
5. Uncle Tom’s Cabin was a very important book that provoked the emotions of many to support the cause
of freeing the slaves. It was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
6. Abolitionism was the movement to end slavery in the USA.
7. A religious revival known as the Second Great Awakening had many followers who argued slavery was
against Christianity.
Part B: Short Answer: Instructions: Answer the questions below.
1. Explain how Harriet Tubman impacted the abolitionist movement.
Harriet Tubman served as a conductor on the Underground Railroad. She was a runaway slave and returned
many times to the South to help others slaves escape.
2. In what way did Frederick Douglas bring an experienced perspective when he argued against
abolitionism? Why would this make many people very interested to hear his views? Explain.
Frederick Douglas himself was a runaway slave. Therefore, he brought that experience with him when he
advocated for the ending of slavery. People would want to hear him because he completely understood
what the slaves were going through.
3. What was the purpose of the Seneca Falls Convention? Explain.
The Seneca Fall Convention met to discuss Women’s Rights. They were concerned that women were being
treated as second class citizens. This was the start of the movement to increase rights for women. Elizabeth
Cady Stanton was a pivotal leader in this movement.
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