Abolitionism

What do you think the reformers accomplished or failed to accomplish? Explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight.

Women’s Reform Movements Write an analysis of Women’s Reform Movements in the 1840s and 1850s. Why did women begin joining reform movements at this point in American history? Why do you think the causes of abolitionism and women’s rights were so intertwined in the early years of these movements? What do you think the reformers […]

After Turner’s rebellion, how did the South view abolitionism and slave rebellion? How did Turner’s rebellion change the South?

The slave rebellion of Nat turner. The creative essay is on the article: https://www.americanheritage.com/children-darkness Answer the following questions in the essay: Who was Nat Turner, and why was he bent on killing? How did Turner use his knowledge of the bible? Why did Turner avoid using an extensive plot? After Turner’s rebellion, how did the […]

Write a reflection on what you learned this week related to slavery, the resistance of enslaved people, and the movement for the abolition of slavery.

The focus of this week’s response is slavery, the resistance of enslaved people, and the movement for the abolition of slavery. Drawing on the class meetings and materials from week 7, write a reflection on what you learned this week related to slavery, the resistance of enslaved people, and the movement for the abolition of […]

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