English Colonization of West Africa

What theories did Englishmen come up with to explain why people in West Africa were black?

• They believed it was due to the climate and their blood turning black.

• They thought it was because of a diet consisting mainly of tropical fruits.

• They assumed it was due to a genetic mutation unique to the region.

• They attributed it to the influence of the surrounding wildlife.

What is the story of the Curse of Ham as mentioned in the image?

• A story about Ham being blessed for his righteousness.

• A divine reason in the Bible where God cursed a group of people.

• A tale where Ham was cursed for stealing from his neighbors.

• An unrelated story about Ham's adventures at sea.

What was the status of black people in the context of the Englishmen's views?

• Black was associated with sin and evil.

• Black was considered a sign of nobility and power.

• Black was seen as a color of neutrality and indifference.

• Black was related to wealth and prosperity.

What was the role of indentured servants in the English colonies?

• They were given land and money after 4-5 years of work.

• They were slaves for life without any compensation.

• They were hired as soldiers to protect the colonies.

• They were teachers and scholars sent to educate the colonists.

What was significant about John Rolfe's diary entries?

• He documented the perfect blend of Native and English tobacco.

• He wrote fictional stories about the English settlement.

• He recorded the daily weather patterns in Virginia.

• He detailed the architectural designs of Jamestown.

When did John Rolfe record the arrival of the first 20 Africans in the English settlement?

• 1612

• 1619

• 1620

• 1607

What was the significance of the year 1640 in the context of Africans in Virginia?

• Africans were first brought to Virginia.

• Africans were granted citizenship.

• Africans were shown in citizen documents.

• Africans started the Bacon Rebellion.

What action did Governor Berkeley of Virginia take in 1675?

• He led the Bacon Rebellion.

• He asked for money to protect against natives for the rich people on the coast.

• He freed the indentured servants.

• He started a war with England.

What was Nathaniel Bacon's role in the Bacon Rebellion?

• He was a native who fought against the colonists.

• He was a rich person who supported Governor Berkeley.

• He was a rich kid from England who led the poor colonies against Berkeley's orders.

• He was a governor of Virginia.

What was the outcome of the Bacon Rebellion?

• It led to the end of slavery in Virginia.

• It caused the stop of indentured servitude but kept Africans enslaved for life.

• It resulted in Nathaniel Bacon becoming the governor.

• It created a free black population.