The theme of the “the negro speaks of rivers” concerns the

a.

long history of the black race.

c.

religious beliefs of blacks.

b.

human qualities of rivers.

d.

travels of black explorers.

The primary goal of the abolitionist movement was to a) immediately emancipate or free all enslaved people. b) allow the gradual release of enslaved people. c) end the importation of enslaved people from africa. d) make mandatory the education of all enslaved people.

Match these items. 1 . stephen douglas published "north star" 2 . frederick douglass first african slaves arrived in jamestown 3 . crittenden compromise proposed kansas-nebraska act 4 . republican party extend 36° 30' line to california 5 . abolitionists servitude in exchange for passage to the united states 6 . indentured struggle between proslavery and antislavery groups 7 . jefferson davis formed to prevent spread of slavery 8 . "bleeding kansas" wanted slavery abolished 9 . uncle tom's cabin president of confederacy 10 . 1619 harriet beecher stowe

Who intended to write an epic poem 12 books long