Question

how slavery really ended in america (p. 12)

1. the first three slaves who crossed the james river to fort monroe in 1861 had spent the preceding week

a navigating the underground railroad.
b toiling on a cotton plantation.
c spying on union troops in virginia.
d building a confederate gun emplacement.

1. according to the fugitive slave act, escaped slaves who made it to the north

a had to be returned to their masters.
b had won their freedom.
c were to be imprisoned and fined.
d immediately became u.s. citizens.

1. at the beginning of the civil war, the union’s official policy on slavery was one of

a opposition.
b noninterference.
c reserved support.
d abolition.

1. general benjamin butler, the commander at fort monroe, knew that military law gave him the right to seize contraband, or

a enemy property that was being used for hostile purposes.
b land that had been abandoned by the enemy for more than 30 days.
c any able - bodied individuals who might assist in the functioning of the fort.
d firearms or other weapons not in compliance with u.s. law.

1. which of the following statements is true?

a most escaped slaves arriving at fort monroe sought vengeance against their masters.
b escaped slaves lined up to pitch in to help at union army forts.
c only adult male slaves sought refuge at union army forts.
d fewer than 100 slaves escaped to fort monroe.
depth questions

1. how did general butler justify keeping the original three escaped slaves at fort monroe?
2. what horrors of slavery did the escaped slaves describe to union soldiers? what impact do you think these stories had on the soldiers?
3. what were some of the limitations of the emancipation proclamation?

Explanation:

The problem is about the history of slavery in America, specifically related to events during the Civil War and laws like the Fugitive Slave Act. The subfield of History (under Social Science) is the most appropriate as it deals with historical events, policies, and the timeline of how slavery ended in America.

Answer:

Social Science - History