This module is for Glossary
abolitionist: a person who believed that slavery is wrong and should end
bias: prejudice; unfair judgment for or against
close reading: read carefully to analyze the meaning of a text including word choice, claims, reasoning, and supporting evidence
contextualization: consider the time, place, and circumstances in which a source was created
corroboration: support or agree with
empathy: - the ability to understand and identify with the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others
Fugitive Slave Act of 1850: part of the Compromise of 1850 between Southern and Northern states, allowing slave owners to reclaim escaped slaves
inquiry: asking questions; seeking information
insights: new or deep understanding
objective: not based on personal opinions or feelings
primary sources: pieces of evidence that provide information about the past such as original documents, objects, photographs, and oral histories that were created during the historical period
RISE Empathy Framework and Analysis Tool: an empathy-based primary source analysis tool that stands for Reflection, Inquiry, Self-Awareness, and Empathy
runaway ad: an advertisement that provided descriptive information about people who escaped from enslavement
secondary sources: sources created by someone without first-hand knowledge or experience
sourcing: identify the origin of the source and why it was created
subjective: based on personal opinions or viewpoints
Underground Railroad: a network of secret routes and safe houses used by people to escape slavery