Discovering Independence

1. What other major party migrated to California during the Gold Rush, other then the Chinese?
5. What material did slave owners mass produce during the 1800's?
9. How would you describe Richard's relationship with his grandmother?
12. Who was the ruler of France during the Louisiana Purchase?
13. What is the main theme of the novel "Black Boy"?
15. Who required 50% of southern voters to pledge a loyalty oath?
16. How many times bigger did the United states get after the Louisiana Purchase?

2. During Richard's job in Memphis, what is the name of the man who works in the elevator?
3. What does Richard want most in life?
4. What was more severe, physical or severe chains of slavery?
6. How many Civil War Amendments were made?
7. Where does Richard go to escape the South?
8. How would you describe Richard during his childhood?
10. A slave was considered 3/5's of a person when the 3/5 compromise was made. True or False?
11. How would Richard describe the South?
14. York Where does Richard write the novel "Black Boy"?