Chapter 5 Section 2 Chattel Slavery

Multiple Choice

According to the Mississippi Constitution of 1817, which of the following statements about chattel slavery is true?

• Slaves could only be inherited, not bought or sold.

• Children of slaves were considered free at birth.

• Slaves were the property of their owners.

• Slaves could not be traded.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about the origins of slavery in America are correct?

• Slavery existed in ancient civilizations such as Rome, Egypt, and Greece.

• Europeans brought slavery to the New World.

• The first African slaves arrived in Jamestown, Virginia in 1619.

• Slavery was abolished before the United States was formed.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best explains why Native Americans were not used as the primary labor force for slavery in early America?

• They were susceptible to European diseases and knew the land too well.

• They refused to work for settlers.

• They were protected by treaties with Europeans.

• They were too few in number.

Multiple Choice

By 1840, what significant change occurred in the population of Mississippi?

• Slaves outnumbered whites.

• Whites outnumbered slaves.

• The population of slaves decreased.

• There were no slaves in Mississippi.

Multiple Choice

What were some of the tasks performed by field slaves during the off-season?

• Repaired fences and barns

• Worked in factories

• Taught in schools

• Traveled to other states

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a privilege often given to house slaves compared to field slaves?

• Better food and clothing

• More time off work

• Freedom to travel anywhere

• Ownership of land

Multiple Select

Which of the following jobs were commonly performed by town slaves?

• Bricklayers

• Hotel workers

• Field hands

• Carriage drivers

Multiple Choice

What was a common punishment for slaves who broke plantation rules?

• Imprisonment

• Whipping

• Fines

• Community service

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the pronged collar and leg irons worn by Wilson Chinn, as shown in the photo?

• To punish and control slaves

• To help slaves with physical disabilities

• To identify slaves for sale

• To protect slaves from harm

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about slave families are correct?

• Majority of slaves lived in family units

• Marriages among slaves were legally valid

• Family members were sometimes sold and separated

• Owners encouraged the development of families

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the Mississippi Colonization Society?

• To abolish slavery in Mississippi

• To assist free blacks who wanted to return to Africa

• To provide education for slaves

• To support the Confederate cause

Multiple Choice

After the Nat Turner Slave Revolt in 1831, what restriction was placed on free blacks in Mississippi?

• They were given full citizenship rights

• They were required to leave the state unless they had good character references

• They could vote in state elections

• They were allowed to own land without restrictions

Multiple Choice

According to the US Census of 1840, what was significant about the number of free men of color in Mississippi?

• It was the highest number of free blacks before emancipation.

• It was the lowest number recorded in the South.

• There were no free men of color in Mississippi.

• The number was not recorded.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were forms of resistance or responses by slaves to cruelty, as described in the slides?

• Running away

• Setting fire to property

• Abusing farm animals or equipment

• Writing protest letters

Multiple Choice

What was a common response to rumors of slave revolts during the Civil War era in Natchez?

• Slaves thought to be involved were arrested and tried.

• All slaves were freed immediately.

• Slave owners left the region.

• No action was taken.