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William Wilberforce was a key figure in the movement to abolish the transatlantic slave ______.
William Wilberforce was a key figure in the movement to abolish the transatlantic slave ______.
trade
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist ______.
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist ______.
orator
Harriet Tubman was a crucial conductor on the ______, leading enslaved people to freedom.
Harriet Tubman was a crucial conductor on the ______, leading enslaved people to freedom.
Underground Railroad
Sojourner Truth made her famous speech titled '______ I a Woman?' to address both slavery and women's rights.
Sojourner Truth made her famous speech titled '______ I a Woman?' to address both slavery and women's rights.
Wilberforce argued against the slave trade from a ______ standpoint, emphasizing moral and religious beliefs.
Wilberforce argued against the slave trade from a ______ standpoint, emphasizing moral and religious beliefs.
Douglass used his personal experiences as a crucial ______ in his advocacy against slavery.
Douglass used his personal experiences as a crucial ______ in his advocacy against slavery.
Tubman continued her commitment to social ______ efforts after the Civil War.
Tubman continued her commitment to social ______ efforts after the Civil War.
Wilberforce played a pivotal role in persuading Parliament to pass legislation ending the slave trade in ______.
Wilberforce played a pivotal role in persuading Parliament to pass legislation ending the slave trade in ______.
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in ______.
Sojourner Truth was born into slavery in ______.
Frederick Douglass served as a U.S. ______ during his lifetime.
Frederick Douglass served as a U.S. ______ during his lifetime.
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Who was William Wilberforce?
Who was William Wilberforce?
A British politician who played a central role in passing laws that ended the slave trade in British colonies in 1807. He used Christian principles of compassion and equality to argue against slavery.
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Who was Frederick Douglass?
Born into slavery in Maryland, he escaped to freedom and became a powerful voice against slavery. His eloquent speeches and writing highlighted the realities of slavery and called for its abolition.
Who was Harriet Tubman?
Who was Harriet Tubman?
She escaped slavery and became a conductor on the Underground Railroad, leading numerous enslaved people to freedom. She was a symbol of courage and determination against oppression.
Who was Sojourner Truth?
Who was Sojourner Truth?
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What was the transatlantic slave trade?
What was the transatlantic slave trade?
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What was the Underground Railroad?
What was the Underground Railroad?
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What is equality?
What is equality?
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What is slavery?
What is slavery?
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What was the Antebellum period?
What was the Antebellum period?
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What is advocacy?
What is advocacy?
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Study Notes
William Wilberforce
- British politician, a key figure in abolishing the transatlantic slave trade.
- Served as a Member of Parliament.
- Argued against slavery from a moral and religious perspective, advocating Christian compassion and equality.
- Played a crucial role in Parliament passing legislation ending the slave trade in British colonies in 1807.
- Continued anti-slavery work, influencing further legislative changes, though full abolition took longer.
Frederick Douglass
- Born into slavery in Maryland, a prominent abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman.
- Escaped slavery in 1838, becoming a powerful anti-slavery voice.
- Known for eloquent speeches and writings revealing the realities of slavery.
- Used personal experiences as powerful testimony.
- Active in the Underground Railroad, helping others to freedom.
- A leading abolitionist voice, advocating for immediate slavery abolition.
- Served as a U.S. Marshall, advising President Lincoln during the Civil War.
Harriet Tubman
- Escaped slavery and became a key conductor on the Underground Railroad.
- Led many enslaved people to freedom with courage and organizational skills.
- Provided safe havens and routes for escaping enslaved people.
- Symbolized resistance and determination against oppression.
- Post-Civil War, continued social justice advocacy, supporting newly freed slaves.
Sojourner Truth
- Born into slavery in New York, a prominent abolitionist and women's rights activist.
- Escaped slavery with her infant daughter in 1826.
- Advocated for both anti-slavery and women's rights in the US.
- Famous for powerful speeches, notably "Ain't I a Woman?" highlighting the intersection of gender and racial discrimination.
- Her testimony and speeches were crucial in the antebellum abolitionist movement.
- Criticized gender inequality for African American women during a period of widespread racial and gender discrimination.
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Explore the lives and impacts of two key figures in the abolitionist movement: William Wilberforce and Frederick Douglass. This quiz covers their significant contributions to ending slavery and the moral arguments they presented during their lifetimes. Test your knowledge on their work and legacy in the fight for equality.
