Founding Fathers Perspective On Slavery...

What was an effect of the international slave trade becoming illegal in the early 1800’s?

• The U.S economy improved.

• America went to war with Europe

• All future slaves were born in the US

• Slavery in America ended

What was the economy of the south based on?

• Warfare

• Education

• Agriculture

• Mining

What were slaves legally considered as?

• Property

• People

• Children

• Citizens

Why was slavery generally supported by Southerners?

• Slavery was an important part of their economy.

• All southerners owned slaves.

• They knew they would be slave holders.

• They would be executed for disagreeing.

How did racism relate to slavery?

• It didn't.

• It is the sole reason Africans were chosen as slaves.

• Slavery began only because of racism.

• Racism was a way to justify slavery.

How did cotton relate to slavery?

• It did not relate to slavery.

• All slaves were required to grow cotton.

• Cotton was traded for slaves in Africa.

• The desire to grow more cotton led to increased slavery.

What is the Underground Railroad?

• A single path from south to north for slaves to escape.

• A series of safe houses/ helpers who assisted runaway slaves.

• A railroad from southern states to Canada.

• A railroad that secretly helped transport slaves at night.

Why did Northerners not use slaves in the mid-1800s

• There was no farming in the North

• They believed in equality

• People relied on immigrants as their labor workers

• Mr. Lospinuso told them not too

How much was the average slave worth in the 1800s?

• $2628.38

• $1

• $2500.50

• $1000

Which of the following is NOT something people who supported slavery generally believed.

• It was dangerous to own slaves in America.

• Slaves helped the economy run.

• It was God's will to own slaves

• African Americans were better off as slaves.