Which of the following is a true statement about the Triangular Trade?

In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials

When was slavery finally abolished in the U.S.?

When the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified

In what way was 1808 a turning point in the history of slavery?

Slaves were no longer brought from Africa to the USA

What was the main reason that slavery wasn't well-established in the North?

The North had an industrial economy that didn't need slaves

Why did so many slaves die on the Middle Passage?

They were subjected to brutal conditions in cargo holds

What was the "Middle Passage?"

The journey across the Atlantic Ocean

What would be the most likely result if a master killed his slave?

The master would face no legal punishment

What was the emancipation proclamation?

A presidential order to free slaves in southern states

What can you infer from the fact that the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians kept slaves?

Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization

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1
Which of the following is a true statement about the Triangular Trade?
In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials
Raw materials were taken to Africa, were cultivated/refined
Slaves were taken to Europe and traded for raw materials
Slaves were taken to Africa, and were traded for textiles
2
When was slavery finally abolished in the U.S.?
When the Declaration of Independence was written
When the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified
When the Emancipation Proclamation was signed
When the South surrendered, ending the Civil War
3
Which term best describes the Southern economy before the Civil War?
Service economy
Agricultural
Industrial
High-tech
4
In what way was 1808 a turning point in the history of slavery?
Slaves were no longer brought from Africa to the USA
Slaves gained minimal rights in U.S. courts
The Triangle Trade became unprofitable that year
Slavery was banned that year in most Northern states
5
What was the main reason that slavery wasn't well-established in the North?
Slavery had never been legal in the North
The North had an industrial economy that didn't need slaves
Northerners weren't prejudiced against African Americans
Northerners believed slavery was morally wrong
6
What is a plantation?
A farm
A slave ship
A plan for slavery
A factory for making plants
7
Put in order A) Africans are enslaved B) American Revolution C) Native American are enslaved
C, B, A
A, C, B
B, C, A
C, A, B
8
Why did so many slaves die on the Middle Passage?
They were often killed after trying to revolt
They were beaten to death by slave traders
They were subjected to brutal conditions in cargo holds
They were killed after trying to escape
9
What was the "Middle Passage?"
The journey from the slave market to the plantation
The journey from one slave plantation to another
The journey North from slavery to freedom
The journey across the Atlantic Ocean
10
How long did the middle passage take?
Years
Months
Days
Weeks
11
What would be the most likely result if a master killed his slave?
The master would face no legal punishment
The master would be put on trial for murder
The master would have to pay the slave's family
The master would have to go to jail
12
Where was the first stop of the middle passage?
The Caribbean
Europe
The United States
Africa
13
What was the emancipation proclamation?
Part of the bill of rights
A speech about e man
Made it illegal to bring slaves from Africa
A presidential order to free slaves in southern states
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What can you infer from the fact that the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians kept slaves?
The Greeks and Egyptians were especially cruel
Throughout history, slaves have come from Africa
Slavery ended during the Roman Empire
Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization

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