10. SLAVERY EXPANDS SOUTH AND WEST, 1830

Quiz for Guided Analysis Document 10.1 Edward Strutt Abdy, Description of Washington, D.C., Slave Pen, 1833

Quiz for Guided Analysis Document 10.1: Edward Strutt Abdy, Description of Washington, D.C., Slave Pen, 1833

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Based on his language, how did Edward Strutt Abdy view the institution of slavery?

As necessary

As paternalistic

As negative

As beneficial

2. What other color might Abdy have seen within the slave pen other than black and white?

Hispanic

Mulatto

Asian

Native American

3. What does Abdy seem to think of the closeness of the slave to the American Capitol Building?

It was a truthful depiction of reality for visitors to Washington.

It was visually unappealing for tourists and should be prettier.

It was a negative message to send in the capital of a free democracy.

It was too easy for slaves to escape and reach the North from downtown DC.

4. Who would stand to benefit from the publication of Abdy’s observations?

Slave owners

Slave traders

Tourists

Abolitionists

5. What does Abdy imply at the end of his observations?

Slave traders were often unethical.

Slaves were generally treated fairly.

Slave families usually stayed together.

Slave auctions were often tourist attractions.

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