While He Was Studying,Matthew Was Suddenly Overwhelmed by Feelings of Intense

question 21

Multiple Choice

While he was studying,Matthew was suddenly overwhelmed by feelings of intense apprehension. For several minutes he felt so agitated that he could not catch his breath. Matthew was most likely suffering from

• A)post-traumatic stress disorder.
• B)a panic attack.
• C)obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• D)a phobia.

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Definitions:

Fugitive Slaves

Escaped slaves from a slaveholding state to a free state or territory, often facing danger and hardship in their quest for freedom.

North Star

A prominent star, also known as Polaris, which is used for navigation due to its close alignment with the Earth's geographic north pole.

Lower South

The Lower South refers to the southernmost states of the Confederacy during the American Civil War, including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas, known for their deep reliance on agriculture and slavery.

Slave Revolts

Uprisings and rebellions carried out by enslaved people against their conditions and overseers, aiming for freedom or retaliation against oppression.