Questions: 1. What are the definitions of the highlighted words? 2. How did the Compromise of 1850 /the Fugitive Slave law cause people to get more upset about slavery? 3. How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin get more people upset about slavery? 4. What happened with John Brown's Raid?

1. What are the definitions of the highlighted words?
2. How did the Compromise of 1850 /the Fugitive Slave law cause people to get more upset about slavery?
3. How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin get more people upset about slavery?
4. What happened with John Brown's Raid?
Transcript text: 1. What are the definitions of the highlighted words? 2. How did the Compromise of 1850 /the Fugitive Slave law cause people to get more upset about slavery? 3. How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin get more people upset about slavery? 4. What happened with John Brown's Raid?
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  1. Definitions of the highlighted words:
  • Rebellion: An act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler.
  • Cohorts: A group of people banded together or treated as a group.
  • Militia: A military force that is raised from the civil population to supplement a regular army in an emergency.
  • Lynched: To kill someone, especially by hanging, for an alleged offense with or without a legal trial.
  • Legislative: Having the power to make laws.
  • Abolitionist: A person who favors the abolition of a practice or institution, especially capital punishment or (formerly) slavery.
  • Armory: A place where arms and military equipment are stored.
  • Arsenal: A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.
  • Insurrection: A violent uprising against an authority or government.
  • Treason: The crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government.
  1. How did the Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law cause people to get more upset about slavery? The Compromise of 1850 and the Fugitive Slave Law caused increased tension and anger about slavery for several reasons:
  • Compromise of 1850: This series of laws admitted California as a free state but did not regulate slavery in the rest of the Mexican cession, which left the issue of slavery in new territories unresolved. This compromise was seen as a temporary fix that did not address the underlying issues of slavery, leading to further division between the North and South.
  • Fugitive Slave Law: This law required that escaped slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were found in free states. It compelled Northerners, many of whom were against slavery, to participate in the institution of slavery by capturing and returning escaped slaves. This law was particularly controversial and led to increased polarization, as it forced individuals who were previously neutral or indifferent to take a stand on the issue of slavery.
  1. How did the book Uncle Tom's Cabin get more people upset about slavery? Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" played a significant role in shaping public opinion about slavery:
  • Cultural Sensation: The book was widely read and became the second-best-selling book in America in the 19th century, second only to the Bible. Its widespread popularity meant that it reached a large audience.
  • Emotional Impact: The novel provided a vivid and emotional portrayal of the harsh realities of slave life, which many Northerners had not previously been exposed to. This emotional connection helped to humanize slaves and generate empathy and outrage among readers.
  • Polarization: While Northerners felt their eyes had been opened to the horrors of slavery, Southerners protested that the book was slanderous and misrepresented the institution of slavery. This further widened the division between the North and South, as it intensified the debate over the morality and future of slavery in the United States.
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