Crash Course Black American History Quiz

What was the main grievance of the American colonists against Great Britain?

• Lack of educational opportunities

• Poor weather conditions

• High food prices

• Lack of representation in government

How did some Black people gain their freedom during the American Revolution?

• By fighting for either the Americans or the British

• By working in factories

• By moving to another country

• By paying a fee

Who was Crispus Attucks?

• A famous author

• A British general

• A politician

• A sailor and rope maker

What event is Crispus Attucks associated with?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Boston Massacre

• The Battle of Bunker Hill

Why did George Washington initially not allow Black men to serve in the military?

• He wanted to keep the army small

• He feared arming enslaved men

• He believed they were not strong enough

• He thought it was too expensive

What was Lord Dunmore's proclamation?

• A call for peace with the colonists

• A promise of freedom to enslaved people who fought for the British

• A new tax on tea

• A ban on all military activities

What was the Ethiopian Regiment?

• A group of sailors

• A famous American regiment

• A unit of Black soldiers fighting for the British

• A group of British soldiers

What was the main reason Black people chose sides during the Revolution?

• Loyalty to their country

• Family traditions

• A chance for freedom

• Financial incentives

What happened to many Black loyalists after the British retreat?

• They returned to Africa

• They were given land in America

• They were resold into slavery

• They became American citizens

What does the conclusion suggest about the American Revolution's impact on Black people?

• It granted them full freedom

• It left them in a vulnerable position

• It ended all forms of discrimination

• It made them wealthy