Question 1

In the except from Martin Delany in the Voices section,how does Delany connect black nationalism to the problems of the black community?

Accepted Answer

A)  He says blacks need to work against the abolitionist movement because it harms free blacks. 
B)  He says blacks need to engage in integration efforts to win the hearts of white America. 
C)  He says blacks need to resort to slave rebellions and arson to force whites to give up slavery. 
D)  He says blacks need to band together, form their own organizations, and go back to Africa. 
A)  He says blacks need to work against the abolitionist movement because it harms free blacks. 
B)  He says blacks need to engage in integration efforts to win the hearts of white America. 
C)  He says blacks need to resort to slave rebellions and arson to force whites to give up slavery. 
D)  He says blacks need to band together, form their own organizations, and go back to Africa.

Question 2

Black newspapers faced difficulties finding readers because most African Americans were poor,and many were illiterate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Frederick Douglass escaped to _________ in 1838.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Frederick Douglass escaped to _________ in 1838....

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of the underground railroad?

Accepted Answer

A)  Escapees never returned to help others escape because it was too dangerous. 
B)  The conductors of the railroad avoided the state of Ohio. 
C)  Blacks were the only ones on the railroad while whites took part as slave catchers. 
D)  Technology such as railroads and steamboats often helped slaves to escape. 
A)  Escapees never returned to help others escape because it was too dangerous. 
B)  The conductors of the railroad avoided the state of Ohio. 
C)  Blacks were the only ones on the railroad while whites took part as slave catchers. 
D)  Technology such as railroads and steamboats often helped slaves to escape.

Question 5

What was the main difference between the Liberty Party and the "Old Organization" of the AASS?

Accepted Answer

A)  The "Old Organization" stopped participating in politics, and the Liberty Party was an official third party in the American political system. 
B)  The Liberty Party stopped participating in politics, and the "Old Organization" was an official third party in the American political system. 
C)  The "Old Organization" became far more prominent in politics than the Liberty Party. 
D)  The Liberty Party wanted to destroy the Constitution, since it promoted and defended slavery while the "Old Organization" condoned the Constitution. 
A)  The "Old Organization" stopped participating in politics, and the Liberty Party was an official third party in the American political system. 
B)  The Liberty Party stopped participating in politics, and the "Old Organization" was an official third party in the American political system. 
C)  The "Old Organization" became far more prominent in politics than the Liberty Party. 
D)  The Liberty Party wanted to destroy the Constitution, since it promoted and defended slavery while the "Old Organization" condoned the Constitution.

Question 6

How did Frederick Douglass address issues of integration and black nationalism?

Accepted Answer

A)  He supported migration to Africa. 
B)  He approved of a separate black nation, but within America. 
C)  He was an ardent integrationist. 
D)  He argued that blacks should start a race war. 
A)  He supported migration to Africa. 
B)  He approved of a separate black nation, but within America. 
C)  He was an ardent integrationist. 
D)  He argued that blacks should start a race war.

Question 7

In early 1846 President James Polk, fearing a war, backed away from confronting Britain over __________, agreeing to split its territory along the 49th degree of latitude.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In early 1846 President James Polk, fearing...

Question 8

What aspects of the 1845 cover illustration for sheet music indicates the stereotype that Douglass found himself trapped within as he continued to lecture for the American Anti-Slavery Society?

Accepted Answer

A)  Douglass is shown in romanticized escape gear and clothing as the fugitive slave. 
B)  Douglass is shown in a uniform given to obedient slaves by their masters. 
C)  Douglass is shown in a jester costume befitting the comedian image of slavery. 
D)  Douglass is shown in a children's outfit indicating the paternal and dependent slave. 
A)  Douglass is shown in romanticized escape gear and clothing as the fugitive slave. 
B)  Douglass is shown in a uniform given to obedient slaves by their masters. 
C)  Douglass is shown in a jester costume befitting the comedian image of slavery. 
D)  Douglass is shown in a children's outfit indicating the paternal and dependent slave.

Question 9

What is the relationship of black nationalism and militancy to the formation and focus of the vigilance societies formed by northern black abolitionists in the 1840s?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between black nationali

Question 10

What influence did black newspapers exert on the antislavery movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Black newspapers played no role in the movement. 
B)  Black newspapers played a minor role by announcing abolitionist meetings. 
C)  Black newspapers played a major role in denouncing slavery and slaveholders. 
D)  Black newspapers dominated the antislavery press over white publications. 
A)  Black newspapers played no role in the movement. 
B)  Black newspapers played a minor role by announcing abolitionist meetings. 
C)  Black newspapers played a major role in denouncing slavery and slaveholders. 
D)  Black newspapers dominated the antislavery press over white publications.

Question 11

What were the goals of the American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS)?

Accepted Answer

A)  the restriction of slavery to the South where it already existed 
B)  the immediate end to slavery, with no compensation for owners 
C)  the gradual end to slavery, with some compensation to owners for their losses 
D)  the immediate end to slavery, with some compensation for owners 
A)  the restriction of slavery to the South where it already existed 
B)  the immediate end to slavery, with no compensation for owners 
C)  the gradual end to slavery, with some compensation to owners for their losses 
D)  the immediate end to slavery, with some compensation for owners

Question 12

What was the relationship between free black population numbers and free black community institutions in northern cities during the antebellum era?

Accepted Answer

A)  As free black population numbers declined, community institutions declined. 
B)  As free black population numbers declined, community institutions increased. 
C)  As free black population numbers increased, community institutions increased. 
D)  As free black population numbers increased, community institutions decreased. 
A)  As free black population numbers declined, community institutions declined. 
B)  As free black population numbers declined, community institutions increased. 
C)  As free black population numbers increased, community institutions increased. 
D)  As free black population numbers increased, community institutions decreased.

Question 13

How are the Amistad and Creole slave revolts linked to the final end of slavery in 1865?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both reduced the hopes of blacks for the eventual end of slavery. 
B)  Both inspired northern and southern blacks but not whites to end slavery. 
C)  Both inspired northern whites but not blacks to end slavery. 
D)  Both inspired both northern whites and blacks to end slavery. 
A)  Both reduced the hopes of blacks for the eventual end of slavery. 
B)  Both inspired northern and southern blacks but not whites to end slavery. 
C)  Both inspired northern whites but not blacks to end slavery. 
D)  Both inspired both northern whites and blacks to end slavery.

Question 14

Who were the main leaders of the underground railroad in the early 1840s?

Accepted Answer

A)  Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass 
B)  Charles T.Torrey and Thomas Smallwood 
C)  Harriet Beecher Stowe and Maria Stewart 
D)  Madison Washington and Cinque 
A)  Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass 
B)  Charles T.Torrey and Thomas Smallwood 
C)  Harriet Beecher Stowe and Maria Stewart 
D)  Madison Washington and Cinque

Question 15

The strategy of _________ was adopted by the American Antislavery Society in the 1830s as a tactic to persuade whites to act against slavery.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The strategy of _________ was adopted by...

Question 16

What was the general impact of the black nationalistic efforts on the antislavery movement?

Accepted Answer

A)  They had little effect. 
B)  They were very influential. 
C)  They had no impact. 
D)  No data exists by which to make an accurate assessment. 
A)  They had little effect. 
B)  They were very influential. 
C)  They had no impact. 
D)  No data exists by which to make an accurate assessment.

Question 17

Under President James K.Polk,the United States adopted a peaceful foreign policy,especially toward the Republic of Mexico,located on its southwestern border.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Antiblack riots coincided with the start of immediate abolitionism during the late 1820s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Why are black people attacking white people on a ship in the 1840 engraving of the Amistad?

Accepted Answer

A)  White prison inmates are attempting to escape a prison ship as black sailors subdue them. 
B)  Black sailors attempt to keep white indentured servants under control en route to the U.S. 
C)  Black slaves are killing white captors as they take over a slave ship. 
D)  Free blacks are attempting to migrate to Africa for the first time. 
A)  White prison inmates are attempting to escape a prison ship as black sailors subdue them. 
B)  Black sailors attempt to keep white indentured servants under control en route to the U.S. 
C)  Black slaves are killing white captors as they take over a slave ship. 
D)  Free blacks are attempting to migrate to Africa for the first time.

Exam 9: Let Your Motto Be Resistance

In the except from Martin Delany in the Voices section,how does Delany connect black nationalism to the problems of the black community?

Black newspapers faced difficulties finding readers because most African Americans were poor,and many were illiterate.

Frederick Douglass escaped to _________ in 1838.

Which of the following statements is true of the underground railroad?

What was the main difference between the Liberty Party and the "Old Organization" of the AASS?

How did Frederick Douglass address issues of integration and black nationalism?

In early 1846 President James Polk, fearing a war, backed away from confronting Britain over __________, agreeing to split its territory along the 49th degree of latitude.

What aspects of the 1845 cover illustration for sheet music indicates the stereotype that Douglass found himself trapped within as he continued to lecture for the American Anti-Slavery Society?

What is the relationship of black nationalism and militancy to the formation and focus of the vigilance societies formed by northern black abolitionists in the 1840s?

What influence did black newspapers exert on the antislavery movement?

What were the goals of the American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS)?

What was the relationship between free black population numbers and free black community institutions in northern cities during the antebellum era?

How are the Amistad and Creole slave revolts linked to the final end of slavery in 1865?

Who were the main leaders of the underground railroad in the early 1840s?

The strategy of _________ was adopted by the American Antislavery Society in the 1830s as a tactic to persuade whites to act against slavery.

What was the general impact of the black nationalistic efforts on the antislavery movement?

Under President James K.Polk,the United States adopted a peaceful foreign policy,especially toward the Republic of Mexico,located on its southwestern border.

Antiblack riots coincided with the start of immediate abolitionism during the late 1820s.

Why are black people attacking white people on a ship in the 1840 engraving of the Amistad?

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