Slavery Misconceptions

Slavery Misconceptions

By Lindsey Smith

Myth #1

Most African slaves came to the United States.

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Multiple Choice

Most slaves actually went to

• Brazil or the Caribbean

• Europe

• Africa

Myth #2

Slavery in the U.S. last 400 years.

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While the Transatlantic slave trade lasted close to 400 years, slavery in the U.S. actually lasted

• 300 years

• 246 years

• 124 years

Myth #3

All Southerners owned slaves.

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About ____________ Southerners actually owned slaves.

• 1 out of 3

• Half

• 1 out of 4

Myth #4

Slavery was a long time ago.

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Blacks have been free for

• About 100 years

• About 150 years

• About 200 years