Slavery in America: Constitution to Reconstruction
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18 questions
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What percent of Constitutional Convention delegates were slaveowners?
What percent of Constitutional Convention delegates were slaveowners?
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According to James Madison’s notes on the Constitution, why could the document NOT explicitly acknowledge or condone slavery?
According to James Madison’s notes on the Constitution, why could the document NOT explicitly acknowledge or condone slavery?
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Which of the following Convention delegates is incorrectly paired with his role in the Three-Fifths Clause debate?
Which of the following Convention delegates is incorrectly paired with his role in the Three-Fifths Clause debate?
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Though delegates of the Convention unanimously approved of the Fugitive Slave Clause language taken from the Articles of Confederation and Northwest Ordinance, some judges were opposed to enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act upheld by the Supreme Court.
According to Robert Cover’s “Justice Accused: Anti-Slavery and the Judicial Process”, which three options did these troubled judges have in cases about fugitive slaves? (Select multiple)
Though delegates of the Convention unanimously approved of the Fugitive Slave Clause language taken from the Articles of Confederation and Northwest Ordinance, some judges were opposed to enforcing the Fugitive Slave Act upheld by the Supreme Court.
According to Robert Cover’s “Justice Accused: Anti-Slavery and the Judicial Process”, which three options did these troubled judges have in cases about fugitive slaves? (Select multiple)
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What are TWO instances in which Northern opinions on slavery were changed by “galvanizing events”?
Note: To galvanize means to shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
What are TWO instances in which Northern opinions on slavery were changed by “galvanizing events”?
Note: To galvanize means to shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
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The Slave Clause in Article I of the Constitution allows Congress to limit the import of slaves through the international slave trade in ______.
The Slave Clause in Article I of the Constitution allows Congress to limit the import of slaves through the international slave trade in ______.
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Why did John C. Calhoun believe the Constitution was a pro-slavery document and what did he believe about bans on slavery? Include TWO provisions of the Constitution in your explanation.
Why did John C. Calhoun believe the Constitution was a pro-slavery document and what did he believe about bans on slavery? Include TWO provisions of the Constitution in your explanation.
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1. The Abolition Movement was divided between those who believed the Constitution was a pro-slavery document and those who believed it was anti-slavery. Name and describe the perspectives of ONE abolitionist/abolitionist group on each side of this debate.
2. What did Chief Justice Chase (and the Political Abolitionist) mean by “freedom: national; slavery: local”?
1. The Abolition Movement was divided between those who believed the Constitution was a pro-slavery document and those who believed it was anti-slavery. Name and describe the perspectives of ONE abolitionist/abolitionist group on each side of this debate.
2. What did Chief Justice Chase (and the Political Abolitionist) mean by “freedom: national; slavery: local”?
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Which of the political stances on slavery agreed with that of the newly founded Republican Party?
Which of the political stances on slavery agreed with that of the newly founded Republican Party?
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Which of the following is FALSE regarding Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's ruling in the Dred Scott decision?
Which of the following is FALSE regarding Chief Justice Roger B. Taney's ruling in the Dred Scott decision?
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The Dred Scott case, the most overturned case in history, took ____ years to reach the Supreme Court.
The Dred Scott case, the most overturned case in history, took ____ years to reach the Supreme Court.
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President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation under the belief that he had the power to free slaves in which TWO areas of the United States? (Select multiple)
President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation under the belief that he had the power to free slaves in which TWO areas of the United States? (Select multiple)
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Describe TWO ways African Americans were restricted and oppressed in response to the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
Describe TWO ways African Americans were restricted and oppressed in response to the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
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What did the Reconstruction Amendments do? Explain how each amendment contributed to the “Second Founding” of the United States.
What did the Reconstruction Amendments do? Explain how each amendment contributed to the “Second Founding” of the United States.
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According to Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer, the 13th Amendment protects against discriminatory _______ choices as well as slavery.
According to Jones v. Alfred H. Mayer, the 13th Amendment protects against discriminatory _______ choices as well as slavery.
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What do you think was the Civil War "about"? Describe at least TWO core issues at the center of this conflict.
What do you think was the Civil War "about"? Describe at least TWO core issues at the center of this conflict.
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Which key term is matched with an INCORRECT definition?
Which key term is matched with an INCORRECT definition?
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After the Civil War and Reconstruction, life for African Americans in the United States was great! There was unified progress across the country and Black Americans began to live much better lives immediately.
After the Civil War and Reconstruction, life for African Americans in the United States was great! There was unified progress across the country and Black Americans began to live much better lives immediately.