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__Underground Economy__ During this time the necessities for slaves to raise a family was not supported by what they earned working for their masters. Most slaves often had side gardens or small farms to provide their families with enough food to survive. Along with the farms, they found other food by fishing, hunting, and trapping animals. Another way they tried to get enough food was to work extra hours on Sunday or try to work overtime during the week. Sometimes they volunteered a friend to work for their master on Sunday so that their friend could have some extra food or money. This was known as the "underground economy." This showed that the slaves had a desire to overcome their current circumstances by providing their families as much as possible and sometimes buying their freedom.

1) What did slaves have to provide their families with enough food for the day? a) gamble b) steal c) climb trees and pick bananas e) begged on the street
 * d) had side gardens and farms to make their own crops and fished & hunted**

__"A Ride for Liberty/The Fugitive" by Eastman Johnston__



After the time of the Civil War, many artists failed to portray the true struggles of African American slaves and the decision some of them made to flee for their freedom. The artist, Eastman Johnston, said this painting was based on an actual escape that he had seen. In the picture, the lack of white figures shows that these particular fugitive slaves were independent in their quest for freedom. Most of the time, the slaves needed the help of whites to help them escape into the North.

2) **Who was the artist of the painting "A Ride for Liberty"?** a) Brian Ngo b) Picasso c) Abraham Lincoln d) **Eastman Johnston** e) David Walker

__Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World__ The "Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World," was printed in **September 1829**. In the document, David Walker was encouraging slaves to revolt against their masters. There was a lot of controversy over the article because many people believed that it could potentially make the conditions for slaves worse. However, the main goal was to inspire the slaves and the black readers. David Walker wanted to give them hope that there would be better times for them ahead. He felt that freed slaves should be moved to a colony in Africa, and he also believed that America belonged more to the blacks than to the whites because the blacks built America with their blood and tears. Copies of his Appeal were published in Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia after multiple revisions by Walker. In August of 1830, David Walker died.

a) November 1994 b) June 1650 c) December 1899 d) September 1702
 * 3) When was the "Appeal to the Colored Citizens of the World," written?**
 * e) September 1829**

__Lloyd Garrison__ William Lloyd Garrison was born on October 12, 1805 in Massachusetts. He was a very influential abolitionist through writing and publishing various articles and newspapers. First he believed in the American Colonization Society, where runaway slaves would be deported back to a colony in Africa then he converted to an idea known as **"immediatism," which was the immediate emancipation of runaway slaves**. Because of his enthusiasm towards abolishing slavery, he was known as the most radical of American antislavery advocates. He is best known for his participation in making / editing The Liberator, a newspaper that circulated through England and the United States. He died May 24, 1879.
 * What is "immediatism" ?**

4) **What is "immediatism" ?** a) instant gratification c) a newspaper d) a synonym for slavery e) none of the above
 * b) immediate emancipation of runaway slaves**

__The Liberator__

The Liberator, was a newspaper made my **William Lloyd Garrison** which encouraged blacks to take a stand in their freedom. The Liberator was the first newspaper written by a white author to insist on the freedom of slaves in America. Garrison and Nat Turner were the two most important activists for black slaves and their quest for freedom.

b) Aaron Bur c) Thomas Jefferson d) Aaron Rogers e) none of the above
 * Who wrote "The Liberator"?**
 * a) William Lloyd Garrison**

__"Horrid Massacre in Virginia"__

This is a woodcut drawing from 1831 depicts **Nat Turner's Rebellion in Virginia**. The numbers on top of the people represent specific characters that reappear in a later drawing in 1835 of the Seminole War. Nat Turner's rebellion was a slave rebellion that led to the death of 60 whites in VA.

a) The French Rebellion b) Seminole Rebellion d) Slave Rebellion e) Whig Rebellion
 * 5) From what Rebellion was this drawing inspired by?**
 * c) Nat Turner's Rebellion**

__Task System__

Not all the slaves worked in gangs, or groups overseen by one person, some of them worked in a "task system." **A task system gave them more freedom, because they weren't being watched by their masters, to work at their own pace, but still finishing the job in 8 hours.** This was beneficial because without constantly being watched by their master, the workload could be evenly balanced among the slaves still allowing them to take breaks etc. They got freedom in their work area essentially.

6) What was the biggest freedom of being a part of a task system? b) work was only twice a week c) women didn't have to work the plantations d) extra vacation was awarded to those in the task system e) there was a break every two hours
 * a) more freedom because they weren't being watched by their masters constantly**

__Marital Fidelity__

Most slaves had a very tight relationship making them stronger as a group. Most slave owners encouraged marital fidelity which is being faithful and loving with your partner. **They encouraged this because they wanted the slaves to produce more slaves**. The masters supported this because many of them were Christian and they viewed adultery and divorce as sinful acts against God. a) they could sell slaves for more money as a bonded group c) they thought it was the right thing to do d) they pretended to throw the slaves a wedding e) the slaves would be more respected by other plantation owners
 * 7) Why did slave owners encourage marital fidelity?**
 * b) they wanted the slaves to reproduce**