Abolitionist Movement and Resistance

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What was one method utilized by enslaved Africans to resist commodification aboard slave ships?

Staging hunger strikes (correct)

Creating detailed maps of the ships

Engaging in trade negotiations

Attempting to build makeshift weapons

Which features were commonly excluded from slave ship diagrams?

The captain's quarters

Sleeping quarters for the enslaved

Methods used to minimize resistance (correct)

Routes taken during voyages

What impact did African resistance aboard slave ships have on the trade?

It prompted stronger governmental oversight.

It led to the complete abolition of the trade.

It made the trade more expensive and dangerous. (correct)

It reduced the number of voyages taken.

Who was Sengbe Pieh and what is he known for?

A Mende captive who led a revolt aboard the La Amistad Signup and view all the answers

How did abolitionists and Black artists utilize slave ship diagrams?

To raise awareness of dehumanizing conditions Signup and view all the answers

What kind of artistic representations emerged after abolition in relation to the slave ships?

They repurposed iconography to honor ancestors and process trauma Signup and view all the answers

What type of barriers were implemented in the design of slave ships due to resistance?

Barricades and nets Signup and view all the answers

What was one common form of collective resistance by African captives during the Middle Passage?

Attempting to jump overboard Signup and view all the answers

What was one way enslaved people demonstrated daily forms of resistance?

Slowing work Signup and view all the answers

What major event inspired Charles Deslondes to lead the German Coast Uprising?

The Haitian Revolution Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions did Madison Washington take in 1841?

Organized a mutiny aboard the slave brig Creole Signup and view all the answers

The legacy of the Haitian Revolution primarily influenced which aspect of Black political thought?

Concepts of freedom and sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What was one significant result of the German Coast Uprising?

It was violently suppressed Signup and view all the answers

What role did communication play in the German Coast Uprising?

It was essential for planning and gathering support Signup and view all the answers

How did enslaved people in Santo Domingo initially resist their enslavement?

By escaping into Indigenous communities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions was NOT a method of resistance employed by enslaved people?

Participating in political debates Signup and view all the answers

What was one major effect of slave codes on American society?

They deepened racial divides by restricting opportunities for Black people. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions was prohibited by South Carolina’s 1740 slave code?

Enslaved people gathering in groups. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Dred Scott Supreme Court decision in 1857?

It ruled that African Americans could never become citizens of the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Which states allowed Black men the right to vote by 1870?

Wisconsin and Iowa. Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason some free states enacted laws against African Americans?

To deny them opportunities for advancement. Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the restrictions against free Black men in states like New York and Ohio?

They faced barriers to voting and legal testimony. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Stono Rebellion influence slave codes in South Carolina?

It prompted more severe restrictions on enslaved people. Signup and view all the answers

What was the overall purpose of legal codes concerning the status of African Americans?

To define and deny citizenship rights. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the leader of the fortified settlement established in 1738 in Spanish Florida?

Francisco Menéndez Signup and view all the answers

What role did the Stono Rebellion play in the context of slavery in the British colonies?

It prompted the passage of a restrictive slave code in South Carolina. Signup and view all the answers

What significant outcome resulted from the Haitian Revolution?

It was the only successful revolt that overturned a colonial government. Signup and view all the answers

What was one result of the Louisiana Purchase made by Thomas Jefferson?

It resulted in increased tensions over slavery expansion. Signup and view all the answers

What characterized maroon communities established by escaped enslaved people?

They were often located in remote areas, away from enslavers' control. Signup and view all the answers

Which uprising is noted as the largest slave revolt on U.S. soil?

The Louisiana Slave Revolt Signup and view all the answers

What concept is represented by Afro-descendants who escaped slavery to establish their own communities?

Maroon Communities Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted Napoleon to sell many of the French colonies, including the Louisiana Purchase?

The Haitian Revolution Signup and view all the answers

What role did mutual-aid societies play in the communities of free Black people in the North and South?

They funded the growth of Black schools, businesses, and churches. Signup and view all the answers

How did the number of free Black people in the South compare to those in the North by 1860?

The number of free Black people was higher in the South relative to the enslaved population. Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant contribution of Maria Stewart in the 1830s?

She published a political manifesto and gave public addresses. Signup and view all the answers

In what way did Black women activists advocate for social justice in the 19th century?

By emphasizing the intersection of race and gender discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the activism of free Black people in the North and South?

Their activism was informed by communal struggles and goals. Signup and view all the answers

What combined effects did Black women activists highlight in their fight for justice?

The combined effects of race and gender discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

Why is Black women's activism considered historically and culturally significant?

It addressed unique issues faced by Black women due to systemic discrimination. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influenced the geographic distribution of free Black people in the United States by 1860?

The high enslaved population in the South. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Slave Ship Diagrams

Slave ship diagrams were used by abolitionists and Black artists to illustrate inhumane conditions of the Middle Passage.
Diagrams helped raise awareness about the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade.
Black artists used the slave ship as a symbol to process historical trauma and honor the memory of their ancestors.

Resistance

Africans resisted enslavement through hunger strikes, attempting to jump overboard, and forming revolts.
Africans' resistance made the slave trade more expensive and dangerous, leading to changes in the design of slave ships.
Sengbe Pieh, a Mende captive, led a famous slave revolt aboard the schooner La Amistad in 1839.

Free Black Communities

Fort Mose, the first sanctioned free Black town in the U.S., was established in Florida in 1738.
The Stono Rebellion in South Carolina in 1739 was inspired by the emancipation offered by Spanish Florida to fugitive slaves.
The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804) inspired uprisings in other African diaspora communities, including the Louisiana Slave Revolt (1811) and the Malê Uprising in Brazil (1835).

Slave Codes

Slave codes were designed to restrict African Americans' rights and freedom of movement.
South Carolina's 1740 slave code stemmed from the Stono Rebellion.
Slave codes prohibited enslaved people from gathering, drumming, running away, learning to read, or rebelling.

Daily Forms of Resistance

Enslaved people resisted their enslavement by slowing work, breaking tools, stealing food, and attempting to run away.
Forms of resistance helped sustain the broader movement towards abolition.

Free Black Communities in the North and South

The free Black population in the U.S grew during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Free Black communities in the North and South built institutions such as schools, businesses, independent churches, and mutual-aid societies.

Black Women Activists

In the 19th century, Black women activists used speeches and publications to advocate for social justice and reform.
Maria Stewart was a pioneer in Black women's activism, publishing a political manifesto and giving public speeches, contributing to the first wave of the feminist movement.

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Explore key aspects of the abolitionist movement, including the use of slave ship diagrams to highlight the horrors of the Middle Passage, forms of African resistance during enslavement, and the establishment of free Black communities. This quiz delves into notable events and figures that shaped the fight for freedom and justice.