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Secession in Georgia

Question 24 • CCPS Georgia Studies 8 (45.00900) YL IC

In Georgia, how did enslaved people try to overcome slavery?

Answer
A
They ran for elected office.
B
They demanded changes to the law.
C
They undertook acts of resistance.
D
They published anti-slavery books.

Explanation

Enslaved people in Georgia resisted slavery in different ways, including escaping, slowing work, preserving their culture, and sometimes rebelling. These actions challenged enslavers’ control and helped people seek freedom or improve their conditions. Running for office, changing laws, and publishing books were not options generally available to enslaved people.

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