Understanding the History of Slavery in America

What ancient civilizations are known to have had enslaved people?

• The Aztec civilization

• The Roman Empire

• Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt

• Medieval Europe

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What was the primary reason for the shift from enslaving Native Americans to Africans by British colonists?

• More efficient farming techniques

• Diseases decimating Native populations

• Shortage of Native American labor

• Economic benefits

What does the term 'Middle Passage' refer to in the context of the slave trade?

• The journey from Africa to the Americas

• The trade route from Europe to Africa

• The final leg of the journey to Europe

• The initial capture in Africa

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What year was the transatlantic slave trade to America officially outlawed?

• 1808

• 1865

• 1833

• 1789

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What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

• Compensation for former slave owners

• Slavery was illegal in the United States

• All enslaved people in Confederate states were free

• All slaves in the Union were free

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Which movement aimed to address the injustices faced by African-Americans post-slavery?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Abolitionist Movement

• The Labor Rights Movement

• The Progressive Movement

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What is still needed to achieve true equality, according to the video?

• New government policies

• Educational reforms

• Economic reforms

• Continued societal effort

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