HIS 200 Human Rights Exam Preparation

This set of flashcards covers key terms and figures relevant to human rights in the context of the HIS 200 exam, providing definitions and significance based on the lecture notes.

British Emancipation

The process which led to the abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833, significant for advancing human rights by granting freedom to enslaved peoples.

Olaudah Equiano

An African slave who purchased his freedom and became an influential abolitionist, his autobiography highlighted the brutal realities of slavery.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton

A leading figure of the women’s rights movement in the 19th century who played a crucial role in the Seneca Falls Convention.

Frederick Douglass

A former enslaved person and prominent abolitionist whose writings and speeches argued for the equality and rights of African Americans.

Grimke Sisters

Sarah and Angelina Grimke were prominent abolitionists and women's rights advocates who argued against slavery and the subordinate status of women.

Haitian Revolution

The successful anti-slavery and anti-colonial insurrection by self-liberated slaves against French colonial rule that began in 1791 and resulted in Haiti's independence.

Vincent Oge

A leader in the Haitian Revolution who advocated for the rights of free people of color in Saint-Domingue, emphasizing the struggle for human rights.

Seneca Falls Convention

The first women's rights convention held in 1848, which initiated the organized women’s rights movement in the U.S. and produced the Declaration of Sentiments.

Alice Paul

A key figure in the women’s suffrage movement in the early 20th century, known for her activism and founding the National Woman's Party.

Sojourner Truth

An African American abolitionist and women's rights activist who delivered the famous speech 'Ain't I a Woman?' advocating for equality.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

Author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', which exposed the harsh realities of slavery and played a crucial role in shaping public opinion against it.

The Civil Rights Act of 1875

Legislation aimed at guaranteeing African Americans equal treatment in public accommodations and prohibiting discrimination.

The Middle Passage

The sea journey undertaken by slave ships from West Africa to the West Indies, marked by inhumane conditions and significant loss of life.

The Emancipation Proclamation

An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared the freedom of all enslaved people in Confederate states.

Ida B. Wells

An African American journalist and suffragist who led an anti-lynching crusade in the United States and advocated for civil rights.

Dr. Mary Walker

A pioneering female surgeon and women's rights advocate, she was the only woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War.

Karl Marx

A philosopher and economist known for his critique of capitalism and the promotion of a classless society, emphasizing collective rights over individual rights.

The Triangle Waist Shirt Factory Fire

A tragic industrial disaster in 1911 that led to the deaths of 146 garment workers, prompting reforms in workplace safety and labor laws.

“The Jungle”

A novel by Upton Sinclair that exposed the horrific conditions in the meatpacking industry, fueling public outcry and regulatory reforms.