African American in Colonial New York

Because of restrictions placed on African slaves in the early colonial North America, much of what we know about their culture comes from

• slave owners

• slave diaries

• oral tradition

• American Indians

The Netherlands played a role in colonizing North America. Which city/area was originally settled by the Dutch, only to be taken by the British in later years.

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Plymouth

Why did African Americans join the Continental Army?

• they had excellent military skills

• they were generously paid to join the army

• they blamed Great Britain for their enslavement

• they hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery

What was the primary reason for the importation of African slaves to Colonial New York?

• A) To work in factories

• B) To serve as domestic servants

• C) To work on plantations and farms

• D) To build infrastructure

Which European country first brought African slaves to New York?

• A) England

• B) Spain

• C) The Netherlands

• D) France

In Colonial New York, what was a common method for slaves to resist their conditions?

• A) Violent rebellion

• B) Running away

• C) Work slowdowns

• D) Writing petitions

What was the legal status of African Americans in Colonial New York?

• A) Free citizens

• B) Indentured servants

• C) Property of their owners

• D) Paid laborers

Which of the following was a significant cultural contribution of African Americans in Colonial New York?

• A) Jazz music

• B) Folktales and storytelling

• C) Classical music

• D) Modern art

What was the role of the New York Manumission Society?

• A) To promote slavery

• B) To assist in the escape of slaves

• C) To advocate for the abolition of slavery

• D) To regulate the slave trade

How did the legal system in Colonial New York treat African slaves?

• A) As equals to white citizens

• B) As property with no rights

• C) As temporary workers

• D) As foreign nationals