U.S. Trade of Enslaved People Quiz

Which states are highlighted in the map related to the U.S. Trade of Enslaved People, 1808–1865?

• Texas, Missouri, Virginia, Florida

• California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington

• New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan

• Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota

Answer explanation

The highlighted states in the map related to the U.S. Trade of Enslaved People from 1808 to 1865 are Texas, Missouri, Virginia, and Florida, as these were significant locations for the trade during that period.

What body of water is shown at the bottom of the map?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

• Pacific Ocean

• Great Lakes

Answer explanation

The Gulf of Mexico is located at the bottom of the map, bordered by the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. It is distinct from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, making it the correct choice.

Which state is located directly west of Mississippi on the map?

• Texas

• Arkansas

• Alabama

• Georgia

Answer explanation

Arkansas is located directly to the north of Louisiana and west of Mississippi. Texas is further west, while Alabama and Georgia are to the east of Mississippi.

Which state is shown to the north of Alabama on the map?

• Tennessee

• Georgia

• Florida

• South Carolina

Answer explanation

Tennessee is located directly north of Alabama on the map, making it the correct answer. Georgia is to the east, Florida is to the south, and South Carolina is further to the northeast.

Which state is located to the east of Texas on the map?

• Louisiana

• Mississippi

• Arkansas

• Alabama

Answer explanation

Louisiana is located directly to the east of Texas, making it the correct answer. Mississippi and Arkansas are further north, while Alabama is to the southeast, not directly east.

Which state is shown to the west of Georgia on the map?

• Alabama

• Florida

• South Carolina

• Tennessee

Answer explanation

Alabama is located directly to the west of Georgia, making it the correct answer. Florida is to the south, South Carolina is to the east, and Tennessee is to the north.

Outline the border of the states with slavery on your map. Which rivers were along the border between states with and without slavery? Locate and label them.

• Mississippi and Ohio Rivers

• Colorado and Rio Grande Rivers

• Hudson and Delaware Rivers

• Missouri and Columbia Rivers

Answer explanation

The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers marked the border between slave and free states. These rivers were significant in the historical context of slavery in the United States, making this choice the correct answer.

Locate and label each of the states with slavery. Which of them had the largest enslaved population in 1860?

• Georgia

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Alabama

Answer explanation

South Carolina had the largest enslaved population in 1860 among the states listed. It was a key state for slavery, with a significant percentage of its population enslaved, surpassing Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama.

Find the major centers for the trade of enslaved people on the map in the Student Text. What role did these cities have in this trade?

• They were agricultural hubs.

• They were industrial centers.

• They were cities where large numbers of people who were enslaved were bought and sold.

• They were political capitals.

Answer explanation

The major centers for the trade of enslaved people were cities where large numbers of people who were enslaved were bought and sold, facilitating the exchange and movement of enslaved individuals across regions.

Which cities outside the states with slavery were involved in this trade?

• Boston and Chicago

• New York and Philadelphia

• San Francisco and Seattle

• Miami and Orlando

Answer explanation

New York and Philadelphia were key cities in the trade of enslaved people, even outside the states that legalized slavery. They served as major ports for the importation and distribution of enslaved individuals.