Do Now - Review Race and Coerced Labor

What did enslaved people risk when attempting to escape?

• Financial loss

• Severe punishment if caught

• Loss of citizenship

• Loss of employment

What was the status of enslaved people in terms of their lifetime?

• Temporary

• Lifetime sentence

• Seasonal

• Contractual

What was the position of wealthy people of European descent in society?

• At the bottom of society

• In the middle of society

• At the top of society

• Outside of society

What did Article XIX of the Code Noir forbid slaves from selling?

• Land

• Commodities like fruit and vegetables

• Jewelry

• Livestock

What did the Code Noir require for slaves to sell commodities?

• A permit from the government

• A letter from their masters

• A certificate of freedom

• A trade license

What did some supporters of slavery argue was a justification found in the Bible?

• Slavery was a form of punishment

• Slavery was a path to enlightenment

• Slavery was God's plan for Africans

• Slavery was a temporary condition

What did some supporters of slavery claim about its existence in religious texts?

• It was a new concept

• It was a divine mandate

• It was a historical error

• It was a cultural tradition

What is the legal status of slavery in the Americas today?

• Legal in some states

• Legal in all states

• Illegal

• Legal with restrictions

What can a better understanding of the past help us develop?

• Economic strategies

• Solutions to social problems

• Political campaigns

• Technological advancements

What was a common argument used by abolitionists against slavery?

• It was economically beneficial

• It was morally wrong

• It was a cultural necessity

• It was a divine right