Slave Codes

Slave Codes

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

Created by

Elyscia Brown

Used 5+ times

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of implementing slave codes in the colonies?

To provide better security for all colonial residents

To legally reinforce racial hierarchies and restrict Black freedoms

To enhance the economic prosperity of the colonies

To promote equality among all residents

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colony was the first to implement large-scale slave codes?

Virginia

Maryland

New York

South Carolina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 1705 Virginia law prohibit among enslaved people?

None of the above

Both freedom of movement without notes and owning weapons

Owning weapons

Freedom of movement without notes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did slave codes affect the legal rights of Black people in court?

Their testimonies were encouraged

They had equal rights in court

They were not allowed to testify against Whites

They were allowed to testify against Whites

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What modern implications do historical slave codes have according to the video?

No impact on modern society

They are fully abolished with no traces left

Influence on laws that are enforced differently based on race

Only historical interest with no current relevance

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