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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was an effect of the international slave trade becoming illegal in the early 1800s?Slavery in American endedAmerica went to war with EuropeAll future slaves were born in the U.S.The U.S. economy dramatically improved
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the economy of the South based on?AgricultureMiningIndustryWarfare
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat were slaves legally considered?PeoplePropertyCitizensChildren
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy was slavery generally supported by southerners?All southerners owned slavesThey knew someday they would be slaveownersSlavery was an important part of their economyThey would be executed for disagreeing
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Underground Railroad?A single path from South to North for slaves to escapeA series of safe houses / helpers who assisted runaway slavesA tunnel between the Southern states and CanadaA railroad that secretly transported slaves at night
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHow did racism relate to slavery?Slavery began because people were racistIt is the sole reason Africans were chosen as slavesIt has no relationship to slaveryRacism was a way to justify slavery
- 7. Multiple ChoiceHow did cotton relate to slavery?The desire to grow more cotton led to increased slaveryIt did not relate to slaveryAll slaves were required to grow cottonCotton was traded for slaves in Africa
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Northerners not use slaves in the mid-1800s?They believed in equalityThey relied on immigrants for a cheap labor sourceThere was no farming in the NorthThe U.S. Constitution banned slavery there
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was NOT a consequence of Nat Turner's rebellion?Many slaves were executedPeople in the South feared future revoltsNat Turner escaped to freedomMany people died in the revolt
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT something people who supported slavery generally believed?It was dangerous to own slaves in AmericaSlaves helped the economy runIt was God's will to own slavesAfrican Americans were better off as slaves
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow was slavery in the South connected to the Northern economy?Factories used cotton produced by the South's slavesThere was no relationship between the twoRunaway slaves were the main source of Northern workersThe Underground Railroad provided many jobs for Northerners
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy were states allowed to pass laws regarding slavery?There was nothing about slavery in the Constitution, so it was up to the statesThe Constitution said slavery was legalThey were not allowed but they did it anywayAn amendment to the Constitution made slavery legal
- 13. Multiple ChoiceMost slave ship captains were paid for each slave they started the journey with, regardless of whether they survived the journey to the Americas or not. For this reason, most captains were "_____ packers," cramming as many people on board as possible If a slave died on board, or showed signs of illness, they would be tossed overboard. ______ were used as 'proof of purchase.'A) Tight; HandsB) Light; EarsC) Light; FeetD) Tight; Ears
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhen the Atlantic Slave trade was outlawed in 1807, what started happening to tribal kingdoms that gained power and influence during the trade's existence?Fell apart, leaving themselves vulnerable to European conquest in the late 1800sGrew stronger as they found other valuable exports in AfricaContinued to dominate their region and export goods like gold, rubber, and chocolate
- 15. Multiple ChoiceTribalism in Africa led to intense competition and warfare amongst tribes. Prisoners were sold into slavery in exchanged for manufactured goods, weapons, and rum. Which one of these goods was most valuable to tribes that looked to expand their power and influence in the region?WeaponsManufactured goodsRum
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