The text authors conclude that "by the 1850s, . . . black abolitionists felt a deep sense of pessimism. . . ." Why? In their pessimism, what did African American leaders propose as the next step?
What will be an ideal response?
Consider:
Why pessimism? Slavery still existed, slaves were growing in numbers, and slavery was threatening to spread to new territories; there was talk of reopening the Atlantic slave trade; northern abolitionists faced not only southern opposition, but violent anti-abolitionist attacks in the North as well .
What next? Some African Americans reconsidered colonization, others argued for violent action to protect themselves and free the slaves.
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The Magna Carta is considered the cornerstone of modern English law because it
a. granted legal equality to all subjects, male and female. b. recognized the English king as divine-right ruler. c. established the principle of one man, one vote in all national elections. d. set limits on royal power and insured the right of representation to certain groups in society.
Which of the following was not one of the characteristics of the Second Great Awakening?
A) Its greatest strength was in cities and factory towns. B) Methodists were one of the most influential denominations. C) Ordinary farmers and artisans were the most popular evangelists. D) It was typified by the rise of the camp meeting. E) It often proclaimed that the Second Coming of Jesus was near.
Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the first seven Southern states in 1861?
A. passage of a higher protective tariff B. issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation C. the election of Abraham Lincoln as President D. the shipment of Union supplies to Fort Sumter