Asked by ShaDora Wilkes on Jun 14, 2024
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Celia was
A) the pen name of Floride Calhoun, who secretly criticized her husband John's views on slavery.
B) a slave tried for killing her master while resisting a sexual assault.
C) the name used to signify a southern plantation mistress in writings about the institution.
D) a slave who became famous for helping other slaves escape via the Underground Railroad.
E) a character in Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Sexual Assault
Any non-consensual sexual act or behavior towards an individual, a serious crime that impacts victims profoundly and has legal and social repercussions.
Floride Calhoun
The wife of John C. Calhoun, an influential American statesman and political theorist, and a notable figure in the social politics of her time.
- Gain an insight into the ideological underpinnings and doctrines supporting paternalism and their relevance to the slave system.
- Analyze the lawful standing, freedoms, and prohibitions of free African Americans before the Civil War in the southern regions of the United States.
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Katie MarieJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Celia was indeed a slave who was tried and executed for killing her master, Robert Newsom, in 1855, after years of sexual abuse. This case highlighted the complex legal and social issues surrounding slavery, gender, and violence in the pre-Civil War United States.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an insight into the ideological underpinnings and doctrines supporting paternalism and their relevance to the slave system.
- Analyze the lawful standing, freedoms, and prohibitions of free African Americans before the Civil War in the southern regions of the United States.
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