What was the "Middle Passage?"

The journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

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

Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization.

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

When the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified.

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

The master would face no legal punishment.

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.

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

In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials.

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

Slaves were no longer taken from Africa to the U.S.

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1
What was the "Middle Passage?"
The journey from the slave market to the plantation.
The journey North from slavery to freedom.
The journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
the journey from one slave plantation to another.
2
What can you infer from the fact that the Ancient Greeks and Egyptians kept slaves?
The Greeks and Egyptians were especially cruel.
Slavery has existed since the dawn of civilization.
Slavery ended during the Roman Empire.
In history, slaves have traditionally come from Africa.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Which term best describes the Southern Economy before the Civil War?
Industrial
High-Tech
Service Economy
Agricultural
6
What was the main reason that slavery wasn't well-established in the North?
Northerners weren't prejudiced against African Americans.
The North had an industrial economy that didn't need slaves.
Slavery had never been legal in the North.
Northerners believed slavery was morally wrong.
7
Why did so many slaves die on the Middle Passage?
They were killed after trying to escape.
They were subjected to brutal conditions in cargo holds.
They were beaten to death by slave traders.
They were often killed after trying to revolt.
8
Which of the following is a true statement about the Triangular Trade?
Slaves were taken to Africa and were traded for textiles.
They took raw materials to Africa to make finished goods.
In the Americas, slaves were traded for raw materials.
Slaves were taken to Europe and traded for raw materials.
9
In what ways was 1808 a turning point in history of slavery?
Slavery was banned that year in most northern states.
Slaves gained minimal rights in U.S. courts.
Slaves were no longer taken from Africa to the U.S.
The Triangle Trade became unprofitable that year.

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