HIstory Final Milestone

What set Nat Turner's Rebellion apart from other slave rebellions? It was extremely dangerous for Turner and his followers. The plot was discovered before the rebellion even began. It effectively liberated the slaves of Southampton County. It was the most successful, even though it resulted in Turner's death. CONCEPT The Slave Experience 2 Why did some textile companies prefer to hire young women rather than whole family units? Young women had few employment options and could be paid a very low wage. Young women were more likely to have innovative ideas about how to increase production. By hiring women, such companies hoped to correct a labor imbalance that was based on gender. Young women had formed unions that could benefit both the employers and the employees. CONCEPT Market Revolution and Economic Changes 3 What did Frederick Douglass mean when he spoke the following words? "This is our golden opportunity. Let us accept it, and forever wipe out the dark reproaches unsparingly hurled against us by our enemies." The military would teach African Americans valuable skills they could use for self-improvement. African Americans deserved an opportunity to gain retribution from slave owners. Volunteering in the military would encourage Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. By fighting in the Union army, African Americans could prove themselves equal to white Americans.