Enslaved Life

What was the daily work schedule like for most enslaved people?

• Worked from sunrise until sunset

• Worked only during the afternoon

• Had weekends off

• Worked when they wanted to

What did enslaved people often do during their free time?

• Perform work for their own personal needs

• Relax and enjoy leisure activities

• Attend school

• Travel to visit family

What was the diet like for enslaved people?

• Poor, often supplemented by their own efforts

• Rich and varied

• Mostly meat and fish

• Plenty of fruits and vegetables

How did enslavers view the marriages of enslaved people?

• Unimportant and not allowed

• As legally binding

• As a way to increase their wealth

• Encouraged for love

What was a common consequence of the slave trade in Africa?

• Increased population

• Technological advancements

• Lawlessness and violence

• Economic prosperity

What could happen to enslaved people who tried to bring a complaint to court?

• Their complaints were always resolved

• They could not testify against a white person

• They were often rewarded

• They could win their freedom

What was one way enslaved people resisted their captors using their hair?

• By dyeing it different colors

• By braiding it into cornrows to create maps

• By letting it grow long

• By shaving it off as a sign of defiance

Who is known as the 'Moses of her people'?

• Rosa Parks

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

What did the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 mandate?

• The capture and return of escaped slaves

• A day off for slaves every week

• Education for enslaved children

• Freedom for all slaves

What was the Underground Railroad?

• A real railroad underground

• A subway system in the North

• A series of tunnels for transportation

• A network aiding enslaved people to escape