2.13 - 2.14 | Formative | Quizizz

Which of the following was a common daily form of resistance practiced by enslaved African Americans?

• Organizing large-scale revolts
• Working extra hours voluntarily
• Feigning illness or injury
• Writing petitions to the government

What was a primary inspiration for revolts led by enslaved Afro-descendants in the Americas?

• Desire for economic prosperity
• Influence of successful revolts in other regions
• Support from European colonizers
• Lack of religious freedom

What was a significant goal of abolitionist organizing by free Afro-descendants?

• To establish separate colonies for African Americans
• To gain political power within colonial governments
• To end the institution of slavery
• To promote agricultural development

Which struggle was commonly faced by Afro-descendant abolitionists in the Americas?

• Lack of support from international communities
• Internal divisions within abolitionist groups
• Overwhelming support from enslavers
• Excessive financial resources

How did free Afro-descendants contribute to the abolitionist movement?

• By forming alliances with enslavers
• By advocating for gradual emancipation
• By publishing newspapers and pamphlets
• By discouraging slave revolts

Which of the following was NOT a common form of daily resistance used by enslaved African Americans?

• Work slowdowns
• Feigning illness
• Sabotaging equipment
• Open armed rebellion

What was a primary goal of many slave revolts in the Americas?

• To negotiate better working conditions
• To achieve immediate emancipation
• To secure voting rights
• To gain access to education

Which of the following best describes the inspiration for many slave revolts in the Caribbean and South America?

• European Enlightenment philosophy
• Indigenous resistance movements
• The Haitian Revolution
• Ancient African military tactics

What was a significant challenge faced by organizers of slave revolts?

• Lack of access to weapons
• Difficulty in communication across plantations
• Inability to read maps
• Abundance of supportive white allies

Which form of resistance allowed enslaved individuals to maintain a sense of cultural identity?

• Practicing traditional religions in secret
• Learning to read and write
• Poisoning slave owners
• Escaping to free states