Slavery: The Peculiar Institution

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms and concepts related to the history and impact of slavery, racial issues, and social justice movements in America.

Chattel Slavery

A form of slavery where individuals are treated as personal property to be bought and sold.

Middle Passage

The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the Americas.

Voter Suppression

Any legal or illegal means that prevents specific groups from exercising their right to vote.

Racial Profiling

The use of race or ethnicity as grounds for suspecting someone of having committed an offense.

Black Lives Matter

A movement advocating for the rights and lives of Black individuals, particularly against police violence.

Total Institution

A concept in sociology where individuals are isolated from broader society and controlled by an authority.

Indentured Servitude

A labor system where individuals work for a specified number of years in exchange for passage to America.

Resistance

Actions taken by slaves and oppressed individuals to oppose their conditions, including running away or revolting.

Abolitionism

A movement to end slavery and promote the rights of enslaved individuals.

Historical Interpretation

The way in which historians and scholars analyze and make sense of past events.

Police Brutality

The use of excessive force by law enforcement, especially towards marginalized groups.

Post-Racial Society

The belief that society has moved beyond racial discrimination and inequality.

Racial Politics

Political dynamics that revolve around race and its impact on society and policy.

Civil Rights

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Slavery as a 'Peculiar Institution'

A phrase used to describe the unique system of slavery in the United States, characterized by its institutional nature.

Nat Turner’s Rebellion

A famous slave revolt led by Nat Turner in 1831, resulting in severe reprisals against enslaved individuals.

Judicial System

The system of courts that administer justice and interpret laws.