Slavery

Question 1

How many hours a day would Field Slaves work during harvest season?

Accepted Answer

14-18

Question 2

True or False: It was legal to teach slaves how to read and write.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

The section of the Triangular Trade that transported slaves was known as:

Accepted Answer

Middle Passage

Question 4

A slave would be sold for how much money before the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

$200-$1,000

Question 5

Africans were forced to be slaves, rather than Native Americans and others, partially because:

Accepted Answer

African Chiefs were willing to trade fellow Africans

Question 6

True or False? The majority of slave owners beat their slaves as often as they could.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

What invention led to the increased production of Cotton and demand for slaves?

Accepted Answer

Cotton Gin

Question 8

How many times a year did slaves receive clothing from their master?

Accepted Answer

Once

Question 9

True or False? Marriage was encouraged by masters amongst their slaves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

How many slaves from Africa could fit into slave ships?

Accepted Answer

600

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