Slavery in America

Which event marked the beginning of British colonial activities in the New World?

• Industrial Revolution

• Establishment of colonies in North America

• Intense European conflicts

• Abolition of slavery

Answer explanation

The initial phase of British colonial expansion was characterized by the establishment of colonies in North America, making this the correct choice.

What role did the colonies play in supporting the British economy during the Industrial Revolution?

• As sources of raw materials

• As destinations for British convicts

• As hubs for scientific research

• As markets for British manufactured goods

Answer explanation

The colonies served the British economy during the Industrial Revolution as markets for British manufactured goods.

Britain controlled more colonies, and therefore had access to more raw materials than any other country, including sugar from ​ (a)   and the ​ (b)   .

• Australia
• West Indies
• India
• Africa
• Canada

What was a common outcome for enslaved families at slave auctions?

• Families were always sold together to the same owner

• Families could choose their new owners

• Families were frequently separated and sold to different owners

• Children were exempt from being sold at auctions

Why did the South not want to lose slavery?

• The entire culture and economy was built around slavery and to lose it would be an end to their way of life.
• They were lazy and did not want to do all the work.
• They would lose business with Great Britain

Both the North and South

• fought for government laws and policies that were helpful to them

• had slaves

• wanted laws to be fair for both sides

• thought a strong central government was most important

Which was not true of the new Fugitive Slave Act?

• Required policemen to arrest suspected runaways.

• Punished those aiding runaway slaves with prison and a large fine.

• Popular in the North.

• Kept suspected slaves from testifying on their own behalf.

Which continent WAS NOT a part of the Triangular Slave Trade?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• North America

What was the original dividing line between the "free North" and "slave South"?

• 36-30 Line

• Free-Slave Line

• Mason-Dixon Line

What were the states called that did not permit slavery?

• Confederate States

• Free States

• Slave States

• Border States