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What invention by Eli Whitney contributed to the spike in slavery in the South?
What invention by Eli Whitney contributed to the spike in slavery in the South?
- Loom
- Steam engine
- Cotton gin (correct)
- Spinning wheel
Who were the people hired to watch over slaves who worked outside?
Who were the people hired to watch over slaves who worked outside?
- Overseers (correct)
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Farmers
What was one of the duties performed by slaves who worked inside?
What was one of the duties performed by slaves who worked inside?
- Cooking (correct)
- Craftsmanship
- Farming
- Construction work
Which abolitionist bore witness to the harsh realities of slavery from his own experience?
Which abolitionist bore witness to the harsh realities of slavery from his own experience?
What biblical story inspired many slaves, particularly due to its theme of liberation from bondage?
What biblical story inspired many slaves, particularly due to its theme of liberation from bondage?
What was a common punishment inflicted on slaves by most slave owners?
What was a common punishment inflicted on slaves by most slave owners?
What was the goal of Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton, Virginia?
What was the goal of Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton, Virginia?
Which slave rebellion leader planned attacks on Richmond, Virginia in 1800?
Which slave rebellion leader planned attacks on Richmond, Virginia in 1800?
What was the outcome of Denmark Vesey's planned revolt in Charleston, South Carolina?
What was the outcome of Denmark Vesey's planned revolt in Charleston, South Carolina?
How did the Turner rebellion impact the South?
How did the Turner rebellion impact the South?
What was the main reason some slaveholders in the South were scared after Nat Turner's rebellion?
What was the main reason some slaveholders in the South were scared after Nat Turner's rebellion?
Why did some people consider ending slavery in Virginia after the Turner rebellion?
Why did some people consider ending slavery in Virginia after the Turner rebellion?
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