American Slavery Before the Civil War Quiz

When was the first African slave trade established in the early colonial period?

• 1700s

• 1600s

• 1500s

• 1800s

What industries were fueled by the labor of enslaved individuals in pre-Civil War America?

• Wheat and corn

• Timber and fur

• Cotton and tobacco

• Coal and iron

What legal and social structures perpetuated the dehumanization of enslaved individuals?

• Right to vote laws

• Freedom of speech laws

• Discriminatory laws

• Equal rights laws

How did enslaved individuals demonstrate resilience against the oppressive system of slavery?

• By organizing uprisings

• By accepting their fate

• By fleeing to other countries

• By seeking revenge

What movement advocated for the immediate emancipation of enslaved individuals in the 19th century?

• Abolitionist movement

• Civil rights movement

• Labor rights movement

• Suffragette movement

What continues to permeate modern society as a legacy of American slavery?

• Economic prosperity

• Systemic inequalities

• Social harmony

• Racial segregation

How has the historical memory of American slavery been shaped?

• By glorifying the institution of slavery

• By ignoring the impact of slavery

• By minimizing the suffering of enslaved individuals

• By celebrating the resilience of enslaved individuals

Why is educating future generations about the unvarnished truth of American slavery imperative?

• To perpetuate misconceptions

• To foster a more inclusive understanding of history

• To maintain the status quo

• To glorify the institution of slavery

What was the demand for labor in the New World that led to the exploitation of enslaved Africans?

• Demand for luxury goods

• Demand for technological advancements

• Demand for skilled workers

• Demand for agricultural products

What role did the labor of enslaved individuals play in shaping the economic landscape of pre-Civil War America?

• It hindered economic growth

• It had no impact on the economy

• It fueled the growth of industries

• It led to economic decline