12/4/2024 Flashcards
Who began the abolitionist paper ‘The Liberator’?
William Lloyd Garrison
‘The Liberator’ marked the beginning of the abolitionist movement.
What was David Walker’s advice to blacks regarding their freedom?
To fight for their freedom rather than wait for white slave owners to end slavery.
Who was Frederick Douglas?
A former slave who escaped slavery in Maryland and spoke about the brutality of slavery.
What publication did Frederick Douglas start?
‘The North Star’
Who was William Lloyd Garrison and where was he from?
A white journalist from the North
Also maybe abolitionists need to check
Who was David Walker?
A free black man who was never a slave
Who was Fredrick Douglas and where was he from?
Former slave who escaped from Maryland
What event marked the emergence of the Women’s Rights Movement?
The Seneca Falls Convention in 1848
The Seneca Falls Convention is considered the first women’s rights convention in the United States.
Who were some key reformers involved in the Women’s Rights Movement?
- Elizabeth Cady Stanton
- Lucretia Mott
- Susan B. Anthony
- Sojourner Truth
These individuals played significant roles in advocating for women’s rights.
What were the main issues campaigned for by the reformers at the Seneca Falls Convention?
- Equal voting rights
- Legal rights
- Property rights
These issues were crucial for achieving gender equality.
What document was created during the Seneca Falls Convention?
Declaration of Sentiments
The Declaration of Sentiments was modeled after the Declaration of Independence.
The Declaration of Sentiments was based on which historical document?
The Declaration of Independence
This connection emphasized the parallels between women’s rights and the fight for independence.
Who was Nat Turner?
A Virginia slave who led a revolt
What inspired Nat Turner to lead a revolt?
Two northern African Americans who said that slaves should take actions themselves
How many white men were killed during Nat Turner’s revolt?
60 white men
