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Abolitionism in the Antebellum Era

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  • Q1
    What was the main goal of the abolitionist movement during the Antebellum Era?
    To establish new states
    To promote economic growth
    To support the plantation economy
    To end slavery in the United States
    30s
  • Q2
    Who was one of the key figures in the abolitionist movement?
    John Brown
    Harriet Tubman
    Frederick Douglass
    Sojourner Truth
    30s
  • Q3
    Which religious group was among the first to speak out against slavery?
    Baptists
    Catholics
    Methodists
    Quakers
    30s
  • Q4
    What methods did abolitionists use to promote their cause?
    Writing books and newspapers
    Building railroads
    Establishing agricultural societies
    Creating economic models
    30s
  • Q5
    What did many southerners believe about slavery during the Antebellum Era?
    It was a declining practice
    It was essential for their economic success
    It was a temporary necessity
    It was a moral obligation
    30s
  • Q6
    What significant event did the abolitionist movement contribute to?
    The American Revolution
    World War I
    The War of 1812
    The Civil War
    30s
  • Q7
    How did abolitionists help enslaved people?
    By purchasing their freedom
    By aiding their escape via the Underground Railroad
    By providing them with jobs
    By relocating them to other countries
    30s
  • Q8
    What was a common belief among abolitionists about slavery?
    It was unavoidable
    It was morally wrong
    It was necessary for progress
    It was a tradition
    30s
  • Q9
    What impact did the abolitionist movement have on future civil rights movements in America?
    It was largely forgotten
    It set the stage for future movements
    It led to immediate equality
    It created further divisions
    30s
  • Q10
    During what time period did the abolitionist movement gain significant momentum?
    1700 to 1750
    1820 to 1860
    1860 to 1900
    1750 to 1820
    30s

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