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What motivated escaped slaves to return to their plantations?

Love for their families and hatred for slavery (correct)

A promise of financial reward

The desire to challenge the master physically

Their desire for personal glory

Why were escaped slaves essential for the success of the Underground Railroad?

They were trusted by those still enslaved (correct)

They could offer financial support

They had connections with abolitionists

They had experience in running plantations

What is depicted as the main barrier preventing slaves from escaping?

Physical exhaustion from hard labor

Fear of being caught by bounty hunters

Fear instilled by the master about the dangers of freedom (correct)

Fear of starvation

What does economic freedom allow an individual to do?

Make personal choices about education and healthcare Signup and view all the answers

What is the overarching goal of the New Underground Railroad?

To spread the message of real economic freedom Signup and view all the answers

How did the escaped slaves combat the lies of the master regarding freedom?

By sharing personal stories and experiences Signup and view all the answers

What has changed about the perception of freedom for wage slaves compared to before?

It has transformed into an attainable goal with a plan Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed significantly to the success of the Haitian revolution against slavery?

Support from external nations Signup and view all the answers

What misconception did many slaves have about freedom?

It was frightening because it would lead to suffering Signup and view all the answers

How did slave masters create dependency among slaves?

By controlling access to basic necessities Signup and view all the answers

What typically characterized the attempts at revolt by American slaves?

They required assistance from individuals outside the slave community Signup and view all the answers

What did slave masters claim about the emotions of the slaves?

Slaves loved slavery and preferred it to freedom Signup and view all the answers

What role did spiritual leaders play in the slave community historically?

They often led revolts against oppressive systems Signup and view all the answers

What was a common message conveyed to slaves about leaving the plantation?

They would die in the wilderness if they left Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the deceptive claims made by slave masters regarding their care for the slaves?

They took care of slaves and provided job security Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Struggle for Freedom

The text explores the historical and current fight for freedom, comparing slavery in the past to modern wage slavery.
The author argues that the fight for freedom is an ongoing struggle and requires ongoing individual effort.
Throughout history, slaves have often relied on help from people outside their enslaved community to gain freedom.
The text details how the "master" controls the information, perception, and motivation of the enslaved.
The author states that slaves frequently faced false narratives about freedom, portraying it as dangerous and impossible.
There were many failed slave rebellions, and only the Haitian Revolution was a successful revolt.
The text emphasizes the importance of escaped slaves returning to their plantations to share information about freedom.
The writer argues that escaped slaves, motivated by love for their loved ones and hatred of slavery, risked their lives to help others achieve freedom.
The Underground Railroad facilitated the escape of slaves, and the text highlights the essential role of escaped slaves returning to spread information about freedom.
The author argues that the key to freedom lies in economic freedom.

The New Underground Railroad

The text calls for a "New Underground Railroad" to address the modern issues of wage slavery.
The "New Underground Railroad" aims to spread information about economic freedom and challenge the perception that freedom is unattainable.
It emphasizes the importance of personal testimonies and the power of individuals achieving economic freedom to inspire others.
The goal of the "New Underground Railroad" is to empower people to control their own lives through economic freedom.
The author believes that master's control over information can be countered through the spread of knowledge about economic freedom.
There is an emphasis on the possibility of achieving economic freedom through new opportunities, such as working from home and global business opportunities.

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Description

This quiz delves into the historical and modern fight for freedom, examining the parallels between past slavery and contemporary wage slavery. It highlights the role of escaped slaves and outside allies in the ongoing struggle for liberation and critiques the narrative imposed by oppressors. Explore key historical events and the themes of resilience and hope in the journey toward freedom.