SS 4/1/25 “The Growth of Slavery in the Colonies,” pages 41–42
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- Q1Why did slavery become more common in the Southern colonies compared to the Northeast?Northern climate was better suited for growing cash crops.Indentured servants in the Northeast worked indefinitely.The Southern colonies had fertile soil for cash crops that required a large labor force.The Northeast had more land available for farming.30s
- Q2What was the role of an overseer on a plantation?An overseer was an enslaved person working in the fields.An overseer was a plantation owner who didn't manage labor.An overseer was a supervisor with total authority over the enslaved people.An overseer was a helper to enslaved people.30s
- Q3What was one consequence of families of enslaved people on plantations?Families received compensation for their labor.Families of enslaved people were commonly broken up and separated.Families were allowed to live together on the plantation.Families could choose to leave the plantation.30s
- Q4Why was it illegal to teach enslaved people to read or write?Enslaved people had no interest in learning to read or write.Teaching them could enable them to organize and seek freedom.They were already forbidden from speaking with others.It was believed that reading and writing would confuse them.30s
- Q5What factor contributed to the decline of indentured servitude in favor of enslaved labor?Indentured servants always worked harder than enslaved people.Indentured servants began living longer, leading to higher costs for plantation owners.There were not enough indentured servants available for plantations.The use of indentured servants was banned by law.30s
- Q6What type of work did enslaved people typically do on plantations?Enslaved people worked in fields, cooked, cleaned, and performed various labor tasks.Enslaved people did not work at all on plantations.Enslaved people only worked as overseers.Enslaved people were primarily involved in trading goods.30s
- Q7Why was it easy for plantation owners to mistreat enslaved individuals without facing consequences?There were no laws governing the treatment of enslaved individuals.Enslaved people were treated as equals under the law.Enslaved people could not testify in court or leave the plantation without permission.Plantation owners were protected by law from any consequences.30s
- Q8What type of crops were primarily cultivated in the Southern colonies that required significant labor?Orchards of fruit trees.Herbs and medicinal plants.Cash crops such as tobacco and cotton.Food crops like wheat and corn.30s
- Q9What was one reason plantation owners favored enslaved labor over indentured servitude?Indentured servants could work indefinitely without contracts.Enslaved workers were paid more than indentured servants.Enslaved labor was seen as more efficient and did not require freedom dues.Enslaved laborers were easier to train than indentured servants.30s
- Q10What significant impact did the cultivation of cash crops have on the growth of slavery in the Southern colonies?It led to the decline of plantation farming.It increased the demand for enslaved labor to support large-scale agriculture.It resulted in the immediate end of slavery in the colonies.It required less labor than traditional farming methods.30s
- Q11What was a common reason for the increase in the use of enslaved labor in the Southern colonies compared to the Northeast?Enslaved people were less expensive to employ in the Northeast.The Southern colonies had better soil for cash crops that required large amounts of labor.The Northeast had more plantations than the Southern colonies.The Southern colonies had more free workers than the Northeast.30s
- Q12What role did an overseer play on a plantation during the time of slavery?An overseer cared for the enslaved people's families.An overseer was a type of enslaved person with special privileges.An overseer was responsible for selling the crops grown on the plantation.An overseer was responsible for supervising the enslaved workers and ensuring that work was completed.30s
- Q13Why was it common for families of enslaved people to be separated?Enslaved people were not allowed to have families.Families were given the choice to move to different plantations.Families were often sold to different owners at auctions, leading to their separation.Plantation owners wanted to keep families together.30s
- Q14What was one reason enslaved people were not allowed to learn to read or write?Enslaved people could organize and communicate better, which could lead to escape plans.Learning to read and write was banned only in the South.Enslaved people were taught to read and write but chose not to.Reading and writing were considered unnecessary skills for enslaved people.30s
- Q15How did the shift from indentured servants to enslaved labor affect plantation owners' profitability?Plantation owners found indentured servants to be more reliable and cheaper.Enslaved labor became more profitable due to lower costs and no obligations after a period of service.Plantation owners preferred indentured servants because they were more skilled.Enslaved labor required more resources than indentured servants.30s