Chapter 8: Facing Slavery
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- Q1True or False: In the 1500s, all West Africans spoke the same language.TrueFalse30sEditDelete
- Q2Which word describes a situation in which a person is forced to make a decision even though he or she doesn't like any of the choices?dilemmaspiritualscramblegriot30sEditDelete
- Q3Which of the following was NOT an item that slave traders used to buy slaves?rumsugargunssalt30sEditDelete
- Q4How long did the Middle Passage take?3 days1-2 weeks3 years21-90 days30sEditDelete
- Q5What was the consequence for slaves that did not follow the orders of the overseer?They were given their freedom.They were whipped, burned, or killed.They were traded to another farm.They were sent back to Africa.30sEditDelete
- Q6Overall, which slaves had the hardest life in America?coachmenfield workersservantscooks30sEditDelete
- Q7What was it called during the period of time when the slave was adjusting to his or her new life?scramblebreaking intriangular tradebreaking down30sEditDelete
- Q8After their journey across the Middle Passage, slaves were brought to...South America, West Indies, and the British ColoniesEnglandCanadaMexico30sEditDelete
- Q9What was the main job of the overseer?to sell crops at the farm marketto take care of the slaves on the plantationto show the slaves how to farmto supervise the work of the slaves30sEditDelete
- Q10Which 3 regions were involved in the Triangular Trade?Australia, Asia, and EuropeEurope, West Africa, and the AmericasAsia, West Africa, and the Americas30sEditDelete
- Q11How many hours per day did most slaves spend working in the fields?810121630sEditDelete
- Q12What was the main reason that Europeans needed slaves?They were scared of letting Africans get too much power.They wanted to have cheap workers for their farms and plantations.They wanted rum, guns, cloth, and salt.They liked owning people, rather than allowing them freedom.30sEditDelete