Slavery In The South

Who led an uprising that killed 60 whites in Virginia in 1831?

• John Adams
• John Brown
• Harriet Tubman
• Nat Turner

What is a yeoman?

• A farmer
• big plantation owner
• government official
• A freed slave

Which of the following was NOT a punishment often used on slaves in the South in the 1800's?

• whippings
• branding
• chaining up slaves
• jail time

Why did slave owners usually not kill their slaves, even when slaves rebelled or tried to escape?

• Fear of other slaves seeking revenge.
• Replacing slaves was costly.
• Killing slaves was illegal (murder).
• Killing slaves would lead to less crops being harvested.

Why did the price of slaves go up dramatically (a lot) after 1808?

• Most slaves did not survive childhood.
• Laws against slavery in the South were put into place after 1808.
• 1808 was the first year that tobacco was harvested (pulled) from the ground that required slaves.
• No slaves could be imported (brought) to America any longer.

What did planters do for money when tobacco profits fell?

• Sell their slaves
• Plant different crops, such as rice and sugar.
• Move to the city for a factory job.
• Hire indentured servants

What was a common wedding gift for the kids of slave owners? 

• A plantation
• Horses for transportation
• slaves
• money

What is the meaning of the word overseer?

• slave
• servant
• owner
• supervisor

What is the meaning of the word emancipation?

• auction
• To be set free.
• bondage
• rebellion

What does the word diversity mean?

• To be the same.
• Differences or variety
• To fight against
• To support