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What is slavery?
What is slavery?
Forced labor against one's will
States had no right to decide for or against slavery.
States had no right to decide for or against slavery.
False
What did Southern economies depend on?
What did Southern economies depend on?
Northern abolitionists were in favor of slavery.
Northern abolitionists were in favor of slavery.
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What does 'abolish' mean?
What does 'abolish' mean?
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Study Notes
Slavery in the United States
- Slavery was a system of forced labor without compensation.
- The issue of slavery deeply divided the United States during the 19th century.
- The Southern states relied heavily on enslaved labor for their economy, particularly in cotton production.
- Southern states argued that they should have the right to decide on slavery within their boundaries, a concept known as "States' Rights."
- "Abolitionists" in the North strongly opposed slavery, advocating for its complete elimination.
- Abolitionists believed slavery was morally wrong and a violation of human rights.
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This quiz explores the complex history of slavery in the United States, focusing on its economic impact, the ideological divide between the North and South, and the abolitionist movement. Examine key concepts such as 'States' Rights' and the moral arguments posed by abolitionists against forced labor.
