12 Questions
What invention by Eli Whitney contributed to the spike in slavery in the South?
Cotton gin
Who were the people hired to watch over slaves who worked outside?
Overseers
What was one of the duties performed by slaves who worked inside?
Cooking
Which abolitionist bore witness to the harsh realities of slavery from his own experience?
Frederick Douglass
What biblical story inspired many slaves, particularly due to its theme of liberation from bondage?
The Exodus
What was a common punishment inflicted on slaves by most slave owners?
Withholding food
What was the goal of Nat Turner's rebellion in Southampton, Virginia?
To gain freedom by killing slaveholders and their families
Which slave rebellion leader planned attacks on Richmond, Virginia in 1800?
Gabriel Prosser
What was the outcome of Denmark Vesey's planned revolt in Charleston, South Carolina?
It failed, and the leaders were executed
How did the Turner rebellion impact the South?
It spread fear among slaveholders
What was the main reason some slaveholders in the South were scared after Nat Turner's rebellion?
Fear of being killed by rebellious slaves
Why did some people consider ending slavery in Virginia after the Turner rebellion?
Due to fear of future uprisings
Explore the historical impact of Eli Whitney's invention of the cotton gin on the increase of slavery in the southern states during the 19th century, leading to African Americans comprising a significant portion of the population. Learn about overseers' roles in monitoring and controlling enslaved individuals.
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