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- 1. Multiple Choice
The majority of slaves that were brought to the American colonies were brought to...Work on plantationsWork on the railroadWork building housesWork building ships - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich phrase accurately describes the conditions aboard the slave ship?LuxuriousAccommodatingSpaciousDark and Claustrophobic
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe part of the slave’s journey aboard the ship between Africa and the American colonies was known as the _________________ _________________Triangular Trade RouteMiddle PassageNorthwest PassageBermuda Triangle
- 4. Multiple Choice
How did the Columbian Exchange result in the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Diseases wiped out Native American populations
Europeans needed labor to plant crops in the New World
Native Americans would rebel or run away from slave masters
All of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
How were the conditions of the slave boats during the Middle Passage?
The lodgings were clean and sanitary for the slaves
The slaves were well fed and clothed
The conditions were dirty and unsanitary for the slaves
All of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did so many people die on the Middle Passage?
Slave traders usually purchased unhealthy individuals
Disease and malnutrition
Overloaded ships often sank
Successful rebellions on board ships took many lives
- 7. Multiple Choice
What continents did the Atlantic Slave Trade include?
North America, South America, and Brazil
North America, South America, Europe, and Africa
North America, Europe, and Africa
South America, Asia, and Europe
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhen did the Atlantic Slave Trade begin?1400s1500s1600s1700s
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat were the new crops grown in the colonies that demanded slave labor?sugar cane, cotton, tabaccosugar, cotton, wheatcotton, wheat, corn
- 10. Multiple ChoiceTo meet the massive demand for slaves, where did the Europeans look for slaves?EuropeSpainAfricaAsia
- 11. Multiple ChoiceHow many Africans did not make the trip across the Atlantic?about 20%about 30%about 40%
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