The Transatlantic Slave Trade Wrap-up Review [L3]

Which of the following was NOT why Africans were seen as a good fit to replace indigenous Americas for slave labor?

• Africans were weak-willed and easily enslaved.

• Africans were unfamiliar with the land.

• Africans were resistant to European diseases.

• There was already an established slave trade in Africa

What crop was at the heart of the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

• Sugar

• Potatoes

• Tobacco

• Ivory

Why did Europeans seek out African slaves?

• European colonies required large amounts of labor.

• Europeans thought the slave trade would allow them to conquer the continent.

• Europeans wanted to strip Africa of its natural resources.

• Europeans were trying to drive out the Chinese from slave markets and take over.

Which location did most of the slaves end up in after being taken from Africa?

• The Caribbean

• The 13 British colonies.

• Mexico

• Europe

Which country was most involved in the slave trade in Africa?

• Portugal

• France

• Spain

• The Netherlands

What evidence proves the transatlantic slave trade was unique in its size?

• Roughly 12.5 million Africans were enslaved.

• Every continent was involved in the enslavement of Africans.

• The slave trade devastated the economies of many African countries.

• The slave trade lasted for five decades.

Why did many African countries participate in the slave trade?

• African countries wanted the goods Europeans were selling.

• African countries did not understand that slavery was wrong.

• African countries were forced to participate in the slave trade.

• African countries unknowingly participated in the slave trade.

Which of the following was NOT an impact of the slave trade on Africa?

• African nations became extremely rich and prosperous off trade with Europeans.

• Wars broke out between African countries.

• Africans were forced to flee into the hills and swamps to hide.

• Women were forced to take over men's roles as men more men were taken away.

What was the significance of the discovery of America on the African slave trade?

• The discovery of America increased the demand for African slaves.

• The discovery of America stopped Europeans from relying on Africa for slaves.

• The discovery of America increased Africa's population by introducing new foods.

• The discovery of America meant Africans no longer needed to sell their people for money.

Which of the following was true about the Middle Passage?

• Many Africans suffered and died from disease during the journey.

• Africans were treated very well on their journey to the Americas.

• Africans were used as crew for the slave ships that transported them to America.

• The crew of slave ships had it significantly worse than that of slaves.