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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the general of the Confederate Army?

2. What was the purpose of the slaves to appear ignorant, sloppy, and stupid?

3. What did hundred of slaves do when they heard of the Civil War?

4. Who said, "I wanted to go back but I had no way."

5. Who was the slave who did not agree with slavery but felt that doing the job right was the proper way of doing things?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Many people blame the national government for many problems. In the case of slavery, what role should government have played? Should they have intervened years before and if they had, what might have resulted? When the Civil War started, it was not because of slavery. Was this, too, a fault of the government for not making the issue of slavery a primary concern? How did it eventually become a primary concern? And after the war ended, what plans did the government have for the end of slavery, if any? How did President Abraham Lincoln handle things?

Essay Topic 2

The use of slaves has been seen throughout history in various civilizations. Briefly outline a history of slavery throughout the ages and how the slaves lived and were treated. Compare this to the treatment of slaves in the United States. How was it similar? How was it different? How was the slave treatment in the United States similar or different from slave treatment in the West Indies or South America during the same time period and what was the result? Use outside research.

Essay Topic 3

Sorrow was a major emotion felt by the slaves. Describe what sorrow is and what made the slaves feel this way. Did they always feel sorrow? Why or why not? What did they do in attempts to overcome or mask their sadness?

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