United States History - Beginnings of Slavery in the Americas

Europeans used African slaves in their colonies to:

• work on plantations and in mines

• serve as soldiers in European armies

• act as diplomats and negotiators

• lead colonial governments

The cultural impact slaves had in the Americas includes:

• Introduction of African musical styles and instruments

• Development of European architectural styles

• Spread of Asian culinary traditions

• Adoption of Middle Eastern languages

What was the main reason colonists looked for a new labor force?

• A) European diseases wiped out much of the Native American population.

• B) Native Americans refused to work.

• C) Europeans wanted to increase their workforce.

• D) There was an abundance of labor available.

Europeans were immune to diseases like measles, smallpox, and typhus because:

• they had better hygiene practices.

• they had developed immunity over generations.

• they had access to better medical treatments.

• they were isolated from other populations.

What happened to Native Americans after Europeans arrived?

• They formed alliances with Europeans.

• They had no resistance to European diseases and millions died.

• They were able to resist European diseases.

• They migrated to Europe.

In what year did the Spanish government legalize the sale of slaves in the colonies?

• 1811.

• 1800.

• 1820.

• 1790.

Where did most slaves come from?

• West Africa

• East Africa

• North Africa

• Southern Africa

The Middle Passage was:

• a trade route between Europe and Asia.

• a area of the triangular trade and part of the Atlantic slave trade.

• a passage in the Bible referring to the Exodus.

• a famous speech given during the American Revolution.

What did the slave trade lead to, as enslaved Africans were sent all across the world?

• African Diaspora

• Economic isolation

• Technological stagnation

• Political unity

Colonial leaders approached the regulation of slave treatment and behavior by:

• implementing strict laws and codes to control slaves

• allowing slaves to have complete freedom

• ignoring the issue entirely

• encouraging slaves to revolt