Crash Course Black American History

What were some small and personal ways that enslaved people resisted their condition?

• Slowing down the pace of work

• Pretending to be sick

• Purposely misplacing tools

• All of the above

What was the significance of the Stono Rebellion?

• It was the largest rebellion in the United States' history

• It led to the end of slavery in South Carolina

• It highlighted the courage and bravery of enslaved Black people

• All of the above

Why did South Carolina pass the Security Act?

• To protect themselves from potential slave uprisings

• To encourage white men to carry firearms

• To prevent enslaved people from attending church

• To increase the white population in the colony

What was the Spanish offer that contributed to the Stono Rebellion?

• Freedom to any Black person who could make it to St. Augustine

• Protection for enslaved people in South Carolina

• Financial support for rebellions against white planters

• Access to education and literacy for enslaved people

Why did white enslavers enforce illiteracy among enslaved people?

• To prevent them from forging freedom papers

• To discourage them from learning about Christianity

• To maintain control and prevent rebellion

• All of the above

What was the South Carolina government's response to the Stono Rebellion?

• Blaming the enslaved and the Spanish

• Passing laws to restrict the rights of enslaved people

• Encouraging immigration from Europe

• All of the above

What was the purpose of the legislation enacted by the South Carolina House of Assembly after the Stono Rebellion?

• To make slavery more humane

• To block Africans from obtaining any rights or liberties

• To encourage enslaved people to learn how to read and write

• To promote equality and justice for all

Why did authorities in South Carolina cut slave importations after the Stono Rebellion?

• To reduce the chances of another rebellion

• To increase the white population in the colony

• To improve the treatment of enslaved people

• To promote economic growth

What did the Stono Rebellion highlight about enslaved Black people?

• Their desire for freedom

• Their willingness to fight for their rights

• Their bravery and courage

• All of the above

What message did the schools established in South Carolina after the Stono Rebellion aim to convey?

• The importance of education for all

• The injustice of slavery

• The idea that slavery was ordained by God

• The need for social and political reform