Slavery in America Unit Test Review

Front

How often did enslaved people receive new clothing?

Back

once a year

Front

What did the American Colonization Society (ACS) want for African Americans?

Back

to send them to Africa to live

Front

How did Northup’s life change in 1838?

Back

He was sold into slavery.

Front

What was the title of Solomon Northrup's book?

Back

Twelve Years a Slave

Front

What happened after Frederick Douglas tried to escape?

Back

He was severely punished

Front

Who were the “passengers” on the Underground Railroad?

Back

freedom-seeking enslaved people

Front

What was the trade route from Africa to the American colonies called?

Back

the Middle Passage

Front

In 1808, the United States Congress passed the Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves that ended _________.

Back

the importation of people from Africa to be sold into slavery

Front

How did Uncle Tom’s Cabin help abolitionists?

Back

It raised awareness of enslaved peoples’ lives.

Front

What did the Free Soil political party believe?

Back

that new territories and states should be free