Henry's Freedom Box Flashcards
What did Henry hope the master would tell him when he called him to his room when he was sick?
Henry hoped he would be freed.
Where did Henry’s family work?
They worked in the big house.
What did the master actually tell Henry when he called him to his sick bed?
That he was giving Henry to his son and that he must obey and never lie.
What happened if you made a mistake at the tobacco factory?
You would be beaten.
Who was Nancy?
Henry’s wife
How did Henry meet Nancy?
She was shopping for her mistress.
How many kids did Henry and Nancy have?
Two
What happened to Nancy and the kids?
They were sold at the slave market.
Who was Dr. Smith?
He was a white man who helped Henry because he thought slavery was wrong.
What was Henry’s plan to escape?
He was going to mail himself in a box to a place without slavery.
How did Henry get out of going to work?
Burned himself with oil of vitriol
What was Henry’s destination?
Arch St. in Philadelphia
In what modes of transportation did Henry travel?
Steamboat then railroad car
What was Henry’s problem on the steamboat?
He was upside down when the box was loaded
Why did Henry call March 30, 1849 his “birthday”?
It was his first day of freedom
