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AP U.S. History
ZINN CHAPTER 9: PART I -- pp. 167-179
Study Questions
1. To what extent was the termination of the slave trade
in 1808 enforced? Why?
2. Explain the statement: "Are the conditions
of slavery as important as the
existence of slavery?
3. What evidence does Zinn include to prove the existence
of slave revolts in the
United States?
4. Analyze the impact of Nat Turner’s rebellion on Southern
thought.
5. Explain the phrase: Among slaves there was "simultaneous
accommodation
and resistance to slavery." Provide
examples to support your explanation.
6. To what extent was the Underground Railroad successful?
Provide evidence.
7. How were poor whites utilized by plantation owners
to maintain control?
8. Explain the use of religion as a means of control.
9. To what extent did slaves maintain their sense of culture,
community, and
kinship?
10. Explain the significance of David Walker.
11. Explain the significance of Frederick Douglass.
12. What was the basic message of Douglass’ Independence
Day address in July,
1852?
13. Contrast the abolitionist views of Frederick Douglass
and William Lloyd
Garrison. How did they generally
represent black and white abolitionist views?
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