Resistance to Slavery and Slave Revolts
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Resistance to Slavery and Slave Revolts

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What was the primary objective of slaves' individual acts of resistance on plantations?

  • To distract from routine plantation work (correct)
  • To organize a revolt against the masters
  • To communicate with abolitionists
  • To escape to the North

    • Which of the following best describes the common goal of most runaway slaves?

  • To join organized revolts
  • To seek asylum in other countries
  • To establish independence in the North
  • To find family members sold to other planters (correct)

    • Why were there fewer violent slave revolts in the United States compared to the Caribbean and Brazil?

  • There was less discontent among slaves
  • Demographic dynamics favored white control (correct)
  • Slave populations were larger in the U.S.
  • Slaves lacked access to weapons

    • What was a significant factor that worked against violent response to slavery among U.S. slaves?

    <p>Marital and family ties within slave communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the underground railroad play concerning runaway slaves?

    <p>It provided minimal assistance with about a thousand successful journeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which slave plot aimed to capture the governor of Virginia?

    <p>Gabriel Prosser's plot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common form of non-violent resistance displayed by slaves?

    <p>Destroying farm equipment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kept some slaves from successfully escaping permanently?

    <p>A desire to remain close to family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event involved a conspiracy to seize control of Charleston?

    <p>Denmark Vesey's plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did some slaves communicate grievances regarding their treatment?

    <p>By reporting to their masters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did apologists use to justify slavery in lieu of economic arguments?

    <p>Citing historical examples and biblical references</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the most absurd defenses of slavery according to the text?

    <p>Slaves were incapable of understanding freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did advocates of slavery compare the conditions of southern slaves to northern wage workers?

    <p>Southern slaves benefitted from a genuine care from planters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major religious groups in the South split over the slavery issue?

    <p>The Methodist Church and the Southern Baptist Convention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the fundamental belief underlying the proponents’ arguments for slavery?

    <p>Racial superiority was essential to societal harmony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the South Carolina legislature take in 1835 regarding antislavery publications?

    <p>Requested northern states to enforce censorship of antislavery materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What marked the effective end of public discussions on slavery in the South after 1832?

    <p>Widespread acceptance of slavery among all white society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What misconception about slave owners was held by proponents of slavery?

    <p>Most harsh masters were from northern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was considered the most visible difference between the North and the South?

    <p>The existence of slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary objective of Nat Turner's revolt in Virginia?

    <p>To terrorize slaveowners and recruit followers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tactic did Nat Turner initially choose regarding support from other slaves?

    <p>He ignored local slaves, planning for a solo uprising</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the response of the Virginia state legislature to Turner's revolt in early 1832?

    <p>They endorsed a plan for gradual emancipation with compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Turner's revolt ultimately convince many Virginians to reconsider?

    <p>The urgency of ending slavery altogether</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measures were enacted in response to concerns raised by Turner's revolt?

    <p>Prohibitions against African Americans holding meetings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What severe actions were taken against alleged conspirators during and after Turner's rebellion?

    <p>Innocent slaves faced execution by enraged whites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant shift occurred in Virginia following an open debate about slavery prompted by Turner's revolt?

    <p>Legislation to support harsher slave laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one outcome of Nat Turner's revolt concerning the slave population in Virginia?

    <p>Increased fear among whites led to stricter laws against slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was David Walker, and what was his significant contribution to the abolition movement?

    <p>An advocate for armed rebellion against slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the economies of the North and South compare in terms of infrastructure before the Civil War?

    <p>The North had more urban centers and factories than the South.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant barrier to reform movements in the South before the Civil War?

    <p>The association of social change with abolitionism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary educational focus in the Southern states during this period?

    <p>Hiring private tutors for wealthy planters' children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general attitude towards extending rights to African Americans in the North?

    <p>Most residents opposed extending any political rights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What common belief did both Northerners and Southerners share regarding democracy during this period?

    <p>The franchise should be extended to all white males.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant factor that contributed to increased sectionalism before the Civil War?

    <p>The debate over slavery's status in new territories.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the educational priorities in the South during the years leading up to the Civil War?

    <p>Education for the wealthy was prioritized over public education.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of the Westward movement undertaken by both Northerners and Southerners?

    <p>New sectional lines became entrenched over slavery issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Prior to the Civil War, how did Southern society view abolitionism?

    <p>As a direct threat to their social order.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement reflects the view of democracy in both the North and South before the Civil War?

    <p>Only wealthy white males should have the right to vote.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Resistance to Slavery

    • Slaves resisted slavery through individual acts of sabotage: pretending to be ill, refusing to work, performing tasks poorly, destroying equipment, setting fires, and stealing food.
    • Slaves also resisted by running away, although few were successful for long periods.
    • The Underground Railroad, a system of safe houses organized by abolitionists and run by former slaves like Harriet Tubman, helped only about a thousand slaves reach the North.
    • Most runaways aimed to find family members who had been sold to other plantations.

    Slave Revolts

    • The United States had fewer slave revolts than other parts of the Western Hemisphere, likely due to demographic differences: a smaller proportion of slaves compared to white masters in most US states.
    • Notable slave revolt plots included Gabriel Prosser's plan to attack Richmond, Virginia in 1800 and Denmark Vesey's scheme to seize Charleston in 1822. Both were betrayed by fellow slaves.
    • Nat Turner's 1831 Virginia revolt, motivated by religious visions, resulted in the deaths of around 55 white people, primarily women and children. Turner was eventually captured and executed.

    The Debate Over Slavery in Virginia

    • Nat Turner's revolt spurred discussions about ending slavery in Virginia, with some proposing gradual emancipation with compensation for slave owners.
    • The proposed measure failed, but the debate highlighted the growing division over slavery within the state.
    • Following the failed emancipation proposal, Virginia and other Southern states implemented stricter slave codes, increasing patrols to track runaways, limiting African Americans' freedoms, and prohibiting slave education.

    Defense of Slavery

    • Southern apologists for slavery turned to the Bible and history to defend the institution, citing examples of slavery in ancient civilizations and biblical references.
    • Slavery proponents argued that slaves were happy and content under the paternal care of their masters and that slaves were better off than Northern factory workers.
    • These arguments were often based on racial superiority beliefs.

    North Versus South

    • The North and South developed increasingly divergent economies, with the North embracing industrialization while the South remained primarily agricultural.
    • The South's support for slavery and its resistance to social change hindered the adoption of reform movements seen in the North.
    • The issue of slavery's expansion into new territories became a major point of conflict between the two regions, tightening the sectional lines dividing the nation.

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    This quiz explores the various forms of resistance to slavery, including individual acts of sabotage and the Underground Railroad. It delves into significant slave revolts in the United States, such as those led by Gabriel Prosser, Denmark Vesey, and Nat Turner, examining the factors that influenced their outcomes.

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