Abby Kelley Foster: Antislavery Activism

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What warning did the preacher shout upon Abby Kelley’s entrance to a church in Connecticut?

Welcome our brave speaker!

This Jezebel is come among us also! (correct)

She is a voice for the voiceless!

This woman is a hero!

What was Abby Kelley’s occupation before she became an antislavery speaker?

A politician

A teacher (correct)

A lawyer

A doctor

How did Abby Kelley support her education at the Quaker boarding school?

Through donations from friends

By receiving scholarships

By teaching younger students (correct)

By working at the school

What happened during Abby's speech on May 17, 1838?

A mob of angry men threatened violence. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following did Abby Kelley NOT focus on in her activism?

Women's right to vote (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the public reaction to Abby Kelley speaking against slavery?

Being pelted with rotten fruit and stones (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase did Abby Kelley use to express her determination to speak out?

It is the still small voice within! (D) Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately happened to the lecture hall where Abby spoke on May 17, 1838?

The hall was burned down. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was Abby's main accusation against northerners regarding slavery?

They allowed slavery to continue despite having the power to stop it. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What phrase did Abby Foster and others use to protest against taxation without representation?

No taxation without representation. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the audience react to Abby's speech at the antislavery meeting?

They became aggressively hostile towards her. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action did Abby and her husband take regarding their property taxes?

They protested the taxes citing lack of representation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who spoke in support of Abby during the auction meeting?

Lucy Stone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did Abby mean by 'Bloody feet, Sisters, have worn smooth the path by which you come up hither'?

She referred to the physical sacrifice of past activists. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What method was primarily used by suffragists to spread their message during Abby's time?

Live speaking tours and lectures. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Fosters' property auction after their tax protest?

They managed to buy it back after two auctions. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Abby Kelley Foster

Born January 15, 1811; died January 14, 1887
Became a public figure for her antislavery activism, challenging social norms for women speaking in public.
Encountered strong opposition and public criticism, including comparisons to biblical figures.
Early life involved education and teaching, particularly in Quaker boarding schools.
Actively involved in antislavery movement, particularly the work of William Lloyd Garrison.
Advocated for the end of the slave trade and full rights for African Americans (radical views for the time).
Spoke in public despite hostility and was often refused entry to churches and public halls.
Held public meetings in unconventional locations (meadows, orchards).
The public reacted negatively, throwing rotten fruit and stones at her during her lectures.
Abby and her husband, Stephen Foster, were involved in a significant legal protest for women's rights which included not paying property taxes, citing that women were excluded from the electoral process.
The Fosters' home was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Abby Kelley Foster was a significant mentor for suffragists like Lucy Stone and Susan B. Anthony.
Remained a vocal advocate for women's rights throughout her life. Her lectures and activism instilled courage in women to actively participate in political and social issues.

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Explore the life and contributions of Abby Kelley Foster, a prominent figure in the antislavery movement. Discover her challenges as a woman speaking publicly against slavery and her radical views on rights for African Americans. This quiz will also delve into her early life, education, and advocacy for women's rights.