Question

1. match the descriptions with the person they apply to. the author of the \a house divided\ speech felt that american states would certainly become either all free or all pro - slavery. this politician introduced the american system, seeking to make america a self - sufficient country. henry clay this free person was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and wrote twelve years a slave about the experience. newport gardner the father of black nationalism called for resisting assimilation and returning to africa. martin delaney he formed the first mutual aid society, the african union society, before later sailing to liberia with the african colonization society. solomon northup abraham lincoln 12. agriculture declined in the northeast because of ____ and the fact that labor - intensive cotton did not grow well there. frequent storms low crop prices urbanization a dry climate

Explanation:

1. "A house divided" speech was given by Abraham Lincoln. He expressed concern about the future of slavery in the US states.
2. Henry Clay introduced the American System to make America self - sufficient.
3. Solomon Northup was a free person who was kidnapped, sold into slavery, and wrote Twelve Years a Slave.
4. Martin Delaney is considered the father of Black nationalism and called for resisting assimilation and returning to Africa.
5. Newport Gardner formed the first mutual aid society, the African Union Society, and later sailed to Liberia with the African Colonization Society.
6. Urbanization in the Northeast led to a decline in agriculture as labor moved to urban areas and labor - intensive cotton didn't grow well there.

Answer:

1. Abraham Lincoln
2. Henry Clay
3. Solomon Northup
4. Martin Delaney
5. Newport Gardner
6. C. urbanization