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Which of these statements about enslaved people is true? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
All enslaved people were considered property.
B
Enslaved people could not be sold away from their wives and children.
C
Enslaved people performed a wide variety of jobs.
D
All Southerners favored slavery.
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What benefit would Matthew receive from hiring himself out?

A
None. All of his wages would go to his owner.
B
Matthew would be entitled to keep all of his wages.
C
Matthew would have to give his owner some of his wages, but he could keep some for himself.
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According to Douglass, what benefits do enslaved workers in the city have over those who work on plantations? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They receive more food.
B
They have more freedom and privileges.
C
They are less likely to be abused.
D
They live more like free men.
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What did the Second Great Awakening do? Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
encouraged people to live better lives
B
led people to try to improve society
C
led to a more extreme abolition movement
D
encouraged people to wait patiently for change
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Which of these ideas are included in your response?

A
printed an abolitionist newspaper called the Liberator
B
started the American Anti-Slavery Society
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Which of these statements best describes how Garrison feels about slavery?

A
It is a problem that should be solved immediately.
B
It is a problem best solved gradually.
C
It is a problem with no solution.
D
It is not a problem for America.
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Which of the following statements best describes the circumstances of Frederick Douglass’s birth?

A
He was born a free man in New England.
B
He was born a free man in Maryland.
C
He was born enslaved in New England.
D
He was born enslaved in Maryland.
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Which of these phrases describe the Grimké sisters?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
They were born in New England.
B
They left their home in Charleston.
C
They did not share the same beliefs as their parents.
D
They were Christian.
E
They could not read or write.
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Choose the answer that best summarizes Angelina Grimké’s point.

A
She believes that it is acceptable to hold slaves born into slavery.
B
Slavery is wrong whether the person was born into slavery or was purchased from Africa.
C
Enslaved people prefer to be held in bondage.
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Once free, which of these actions did Douglass take?Check all of the boxes that apply.

A
He spoke against slavery.
B
He published an anti-slavery newspaper.
C
He joined the Second Great Awakening.
D
He wrote about his experiences being enslaved.

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