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Plantations and Slavery

Quiz by Karin Stephens

Grade 8
Social Studies K-HS (Archived)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

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  • Q1
    What was one of the main reasons for the development of the plantation system in the Southern United States?
    The growth of urban centers increased the demand for diverse crops.
    The rise of manufacturing industries in the North required agricultural products.
    The availability of advanced farming technology reduced the need for labor.
    The demand for cash crops such as cotton and tobacco created a need for large-scale agriculture.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q2
    Why did the transatlantic slave trade become a vital part of the Southern economy?
    The slave trade was crucial for maintaining trade relationships with European countries.
    The transatlantic slave trade was established to populate emerging urban areas in the South.
    It was mainly used to transport skilled craftsmen to industrial centers in the North.
    The Southern economy relied heavily on labor-intensive agriculture which required a large number of enslaved workers.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q3
    How did the spread of slavery influence social and economic structures in the Southern United States?
    It fostered social mobility for enslaved workers who could eventually become landowners.
    It established a rigid class system with a wealthy land-owning elite and an oppressed enslaved workforce.
    It created a balanced society where all individuals had equal economic opportunities.
    It led to the rapid industrialization of the region, creating many new urban jobs.
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    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q4
    What role did the invention of the cotton gin play in the spread of slavery in the Southern United States?
    It eliminated the need for slave labor by automating the entire cotton production process.
    It made cotton cultivation less viable, reducing the reliance on slave labor.
    It increased the demand for slave labor by making cotton processing faster and more profitable.
    It primarily benefited Northern industries by reducing the cost of raw cotton.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q5
    Why did the Southern economy increasingly rely on the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th and 19th centuries?
    The implementation of tariffs led Southern states to lean more heavily on local agricultural economies.
    A decline in European immigrant labor forced Southern farmers to seek alternative labor sources.
    The Southern states sought to compete with Northern industrial job markets.
    The growth of cash crops like cotton and the demand for labor increased reliance on the slave trade.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q6
    What economic factors contributed to the reliance on the plantation system in the Southern United States?
    The demand for diverse agricultural goods led to small, independent farms.
    The push for rapid industrialization required large amounts of agricultural products.
    The profitability of cash crops like cotton and tobacco drove the need for large-scale agricultural operations.
    The need for technological innovation in agriculture reduced the need for plantations.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q7
    What was a significant impact of the transatlantic slave trade on the economies of European countries?
    It discouraged European nations from developing agricultural societies.
    It fueled European industrialization by providing raw materials like cotton for textile manufacturing.
    It primarily benefited European countries by reducing their reliance on imported goods.
    It led to a decrease in European population as many migrated to the New World.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q8
    How did the invention of the cotton gin in 1793 affect the expansion of slavery in the United States?
    It resulted in the North becoming the primary cotton producer, reducing Southern slavery.
    It led to the diversification of Southern agriculture, decreasing the focus on cotton.
    It made cotton processing more efficient, leading to the expansion of cotton plantations and increased demand for slave labor.
    It reduced reliance on slave labor by mechanizing the entire cotton harvesting process.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q9
    What was a key reason for the transition from indentured servitude to a reliance on African slave labor in the American colonies?
    The decline in availability and increased cost of indentured servants led to a shift towards more permanent slave labor.
    Indentured servants were unwilling to work on plantations, forcing a shift to slave labor.
    The climate in the colonies was deemed unsuitable for European indentured servants.
    Slave labor was seen as a more ethical option compared to indentured servitude.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics
  • Q10
    What effect did the Louisiana Purchase have on the spread of slavery in the United States?
    It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in newly acquired territories.
    It limited the expansion of slavery by designating new lands as free states.
    It expanded U.S. territory, increasing the demand for slave labor to work on new agricultural lands.
    It shifted the focus from agriculture to industrialization, reducing the need for slave labor.
    30s
    8.12.B: Social Studies - Economics

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