Freedom, Enslavement and Resistance

To document their daily lives for historical records.

To challenge negative stereotypes and assert their dignity.

To create a new form of artistic expression.

To compete with white photographers in the photography industry.

By creating fictional stories to counteract racist narratives.

By posing for formal portraits to present themselves as respectable citizens.

By boycotting businesses that promoted racist imagery.

By lobbying politicians to pass laws against racist propaganda.

It had no significant impact due to the widespread illiteracy and limited access to photographs.

It reinforced existing stereotypes because most photographers were white and biased.

It provided African Americans with agency over their own image and story, helping to reshape public perception.

It led to increased segregation as white Americans sought to differentiate themselves.

To gain personal fame and recognition.

To document her travels and adventures.

To raise funds for the abolitionist movement.

To showcase her artistic talent as a photographer.

They provided detailed maps of escape routes for enslaved people.

They served as legal documents to challenge the Fugitive Slave Act.

They portrayed her as strong, determined, and intelligent, raising funds and awareness for the cause.

They offered a visual record of the brutality of slavery to shock the public.

They were ineffective because they were too expensive for most people to afford.

They were highly effective because their affordability and wide circulation allowed Truth to fundraise and disseminate her message broadly.

They were only effective in reaching a small segment of the population due to language barriers.

Their effectiveness was limited because they were often confiscated by authorities.

He was a famous actor and model.

He owned a photography studio.

He understood the power of visual representation to promote dignity and equality.

He was required to be photographed by the government.

By portraying himself in caricatures that mocked racist depictions.

By carefully crafting his image to convey intellect and sophistication.

By destroying photographs that contained racist imagery.

By suing photographers who perpetuated negative stereotypes.

It reinforced negative stereotypes by showcasing the rarity of successful Black individuals.

It had no lasting impact due to the limited circulation of his photographs.

It demonstrated the potential of Black individuals when given equal opportunity and challenged racist stereotypes.

It primarily influenced perceptions within the African American community but had little effect on broader society.

By creating abstract representations that avoid direct references.

By recreating ancient African sculptures.

By drawing from African and African American styles and including historical and cultural references.

By focusing solely on European artistic traditions.