What was the "Middle Passage?"

The journey across the Atlantic Ocean

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

When the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified

Why did so many slaves die on the Middle Passage?

They were subjected to brutal conditions in cargo holds

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

Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization

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

Slaves were no longer brought from Africa to the USA

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

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

In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials

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

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1
Which term best describes the Southern economy before the Civil War?
Agricultural
Industrial
High-tech
Service economy
2
What was the "Middle Passage?"
The journey from one slave plantation to another
The journey from the slave market to the plantation
The journey North from slavery to freedom
The journey across the Atlantic Ocean
3
When was slavery finally abolished in the U.S.?
When the South surrendered, ending the Civil War
When the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified
When the Declaration of Independence was written
When the Emancipation Proclamation was signed
4
Where was the first stop of the middle passage?
Europe
Africa
The Caribbean
The United States
5
How long did the middle passage take?
Years
Months
Days
Weeks
6
Why did so many slaves die on the Middle Passage?
They were killed after trying to escape
They were often killed after trying to revolt
They were subjected to brutal conditions in cargo holds
They were beaten to death by slave traders
7
What is a plantation?
A farm
A factory for making plants
A plan for slavery
A slave ship
8
What can you infer from the fact that the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians kept slaves?
The Greeks and Egyptians were especially cruel
Slavery ended during the Roman Empire
Throughout history, slaves have come from Africa
Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization
9
In what way was 1808 a turning point in the history of slavery?
The Triangle Trade became unprofitable that year
Slaves gained minimal rights in U.S. courts
Slaves were no longer brought from Africa to the USA
Slavery was banned that year in most Northern states
10
What would be the most likely result if a master killed his slave?
The master would face no legal punishment
The master would have to pay the slave's family
The master would be put on trial for murder
The master would have to go to jail
11
Put in order A) Africans are enslaved B) American Revolution C) Native American are enslaved
A, C, B
B, C, A
C, A, B
C, B, A
12
What was the emancipation proclamation?
Made it illegal to bring slaves from Africa
A speech about e man
Part of the bill of rights
A presidential order to free slaves in southern states
13
Which of the following is a true statement about the Triangular Trade?
In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials
Slaves were taken to Europe and traded for raw materials
Slaves were taken to Africa, and were traded for textiles
Raw materials were taken to Africa, were cultivated/refined
14
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
Slavery had never been legal in the North
Northerners weren't prejudiced against African Americans
Northerners believed slavery was morally wrong

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