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Today, you will read two articles and watch a video about slavery in the United States. As you review these sources, you will gather information and answer questions so that you can write an essay.Read the text titled “Slavery’s Secret.” Then answer Questions 1 through 3.Slavery’s SecretsEducators spread the word about slavery in the North.Sojourner Truth is best known as an outspoken abolitionist—someone who worked to end slavery. But what people may not knowis that Truth was one of thousands of slaves in the United States whowere bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North."Many people are surprised when you talk about slavery in the North,"Alan Singer, a professor of education at Hofstra University, toldWeekly Reader. "We associate slavery with the South, even though thebiggest importer of slaves—after South Carolina—was New York City."Spotlight on SlaverySinger and other educators spread the word about slavery in theNorth. Although there were fewer slaves in the North than in theSouth, slavery flourished in New York City, northern New Jersey, ruralPennsylvania, and the shipping towns of Connecticut and RhodeIsland. In 1771, slaves made up about 12 percent of the population ofNew York City.Some slaves in the North were offered freedom to fight for the Britishduring the Revolutionary War (1775–1783). However, slavery wasn’tabolished in the United States until the end of the Civil War (1861–1865). New Jersey, for example, reported 18 slaves in 1860.Singer explains that the slave trade helped support the IndustrialRevolution in many major Northern cities, such as Boston and NewYork City. The Industrial Revolution was a rapid change in theeconomy in the 1800s, when factories and power-driven machineswere introduced. Many U.S. businesses got their start with profits fromthe slave trade and slave-produced goods.Lasting EffectsSinger tells students that the effects of slavery linger today throughracial prejudice and discrimination. "Kids see slavery as somethingthat happened in the deep past. I want children to know that we stilllive with the effects of that slavery society."History Maker: Sojourner TruthIsabella Baumfree (1797–1883)was born one of 13 children butnever got to know her siblingsbecause they were sold intoslavery. She was emancipated, orfreed, in 1828. In 1843, shechanged her name to SojournerTruth. She traveled throughoutNew England and the Midwest,speaking publicly against slaveryand in favor of women’s rights.Part ARead the sentence from paragraph 3 of: “Slavery’s Secrets.”Although there were fewer slaves in the North than in the South, slavery flourished in New York City, northern New Jersey, rural Pennsylvania, and the shipping towns of Connecticut and Rhode Island.What does the word flourished mean as it is used in the sentence?changed quicklygrew in successgathered a large amountgot richPart BWhich statement best supports the answer to Part A?“The Industrial Revolution was a rapid change in the economy.”“… businesses got their start with profits from the slave trade and slave-produced goods.”“… slaves made up about 12 percent of the population of New York City.”“But what people may not know is that Truth is one of thousands of slaves in the United States…“Part AWhich statement provides the best explanation of what the surprising idea in this article?Businesses were successful because of slavery.Sojourner Truth was a former slave who worked to end slavery.Slaves were freed to become soldiers.There was a large usage of slaves in the North.Part BWhich detail from “Gramps at School” best supports the answer to Part A?“… one of thousands of slaves in the United States who were bought, sold, and forced to do labor in the North.“Sojourner Truth is best known as an outspoken abolitionist…”“Some slaves in the North were offered freedom to fight for the British during the Revolutionary War.”“Many U.S. businesses got their start with profits from slave trade…”Fill in the details that best show the effects caused by each event.Details:1.”Some slaves in the North were offered freedom to fight for the British during the Revolutionary War (1775–1783).”2.“…slavery flourished in New York City, northern New Jersey, ruralPennsylvania, and the shipping towns of Connecticut and RhodeIsland.”3.”… slavery wasn’t abolished in the United States until the end of the Civil War.”4. “She traveled throughout New England and the Midwest, speaking publicly against slavery and in favor of women’s rights.”5. “She was emancipated, or freed, in 1828. In 1843, she changed her name to Sojourner Truth.”Which detail from the story best supports the answer to Part A?CauseEffectSojouner Truth wanted to support equal rights and end slavery.Businesses in the north were thriving and in need of labor.Soldiers were needed in battle.Read the story titled “Liberty for All” by TFK. Then answer questions 4 through 6.Liberty for AllJanuary 1 marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. The document, issued by President Abraham Lincoln, began the process of freeing slaves in the U.S.Dec 14, 2012 | By TFK Staff?On New Year's Day in 1863, President Abraham Lincoln shook hands with thousands of White House visitors. When he sat down to sign the Emancipation Proclamation, his hand was shaky from greeting so many people. He put down the pen."He waited until he could sign the proclamation with a bold and clear hand," Lincoln expert Doris Kearns Goodwin told TFK. "That's how much this meant to him."Lincoln's decision to issue the proclamation was the result of months of debate. Our country was split, North against South, in the Civil War. At first, Lincoln's only goal in fighting the war was to keep our country united. He later decided that slavery must end or our country would not survive.Lincoln used his war powers as President to free slaves in the South. Only Congress could pass a Constitutional amendment to outlaw slavery altogether. But the proclamation inspired 180,000 slaves to join the Northern army to fight for freedom.In 1865, the war ended in a Northern victory. Congress passed the 13th Amendment on December 6, forever outlawing slavery in every state in the nation."History is made up of stories of people who, like Lincoln, struggled and triumphed," Kearns Goodwin says. "It's important that we learn from our past."Part ARead the sentence from paragraph 5 of: “Life for All.”Congress passed the 13th Amendment on December 6, forever outlawing slavery in every state in the nation.What does the word outlawing mean as it is used in the sentence?to make something unstableforbidding fightingmaking a decisionPart BWhich statement best supports the answer to Part A?“He later decided that slavery must end or our country would not survive.”“At first, Lincoln's only goal in fighting the war was to keep our country united.”“Lincoln's decision to issue the proclamation was the result of months of debate.”“…his hand was shaky from greeting so many people.”Part AWhich statement best explains why Lincoln’s hands shook before signing the Emancipation Proclamation?He was nervous about signing the document.He had an illness that caused him to shake.His hands were tired from welcoming so many people.He was excited, causing his hands to shake.Part BWhich statement best supports the answer to Part A?“…his hand was shaky from greeting so many people.”“That's how much this meant to him.""He waited until he could sign the proclamation with a bold and clear hand,"“…History is made up of stories of people who, like Lincoln, struggled….”The authors of the two articles present information about slavery in different ways. Complete the chart by inserting one phrase from “Slavery’s Secret” into the chart labeled “Secret” and one phrase from the “Liberty for All” into the chart labeled “Liberty” to show how the author presents information.“Slavery’s Secret”“Liberty for All”By focusing on surprising facts about the history of slavery in different regions.By showing an account of Abraham Lincoln’s experience while signing the Emancipation Proclamation and its effects.By showing how slavery in the North enabled industry to thrive.By explaining the importance of Abraham Lincoln.By describing current racial issues.By recounting the story of how freed slaves fought in the war.“Slavery’s Secret”“Liberty for All” AWatch the section from 0:55 to 1:00 of the video. What is the meaning of the word stations as it is used in this section of the video?places on a maphiding places for restpatches on a quiltareas on the riverPart BWhich statement best supports the answer to Part A?Image of the map depicting slave vs. non-slave states. (1:06) “Not a railroad, but a code language for a series of safe places…” (1:55) “In the first years, freedom began at the Ohio River…” (1:12) “…patchwork maps” (1:20)Part AWhich statement best expresses the main idea of the video?Slaves had artistic and creative ways to find their way through the “Underground Railroad” to freedom.Harriet Tubman helped slaves to navigate the Underground Railroad.Slaves had to follow the stars to find their way north.The Underground Railroad was very long.Part BWhich statement from the video best supports the answer to Part A?“She braved every danger, overcame every obstacle.” (3:22)“Following the “Drinking Gourd,” the Big Dipper” (2:59)"Freedom Quilts = Patchwork Maps” (1:19)“…the Underground Railroad stretched to Canada.” (2:45)-38100139065 Your class has been studying the history of slavery in the United States. Using the information from the articles and the video, write a report describing the struggles of people wanting to end slavery in Early America.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________00 Your class has been studying the history of slavery in the United States. 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