Wrecking and Blockade Quiz

What is wrecking?

• Fishing in the ocean

• Building ships

• Attracting ships to cays and reefs

• Trading goods

During which years did the American Civil War take place?

• 1812-1815

• 1861-1865

• 1776-1783

• 1941-1945

What did wreckers do after a ship was wrecked?

• Helped the crew

• Sent for help

• Repaired the ship

• Took away the goods

Why did the southern states need to use the ports during the Civil War?

• To build ships

• To import food

• To send soldiers

• To export cotton

What was one effect of the blockade on The Bahamas?

• Increase in crime

• Fewer ships wrecked

• Less business activity

• Decrease in population

How did wrecking impact the economy of The Bahamas in the mid-1600s?

• It reduced trade

• It created jobs

• It caused a recession

• It led to more shipbuilding

What was one method used by wreckers to attract ships?

• Using false lights

• Sailing alongside ships

• Building lighthouses

• Offering free goods

What was the main reason the southern states needed to trade with Europe?

• To get food supplies

• To obtain guns and ammunition

• To sell their land

• To buy ships

What can be inferred about the relationship between the blockade and businesses in The Bahamas?

• Businesses had no impact

• Businesses suffered greatly

• Businesses became richer

• Businesses closed down

What was a consequence of the population growth in The Bahamas during the blockade?

• Decrease in crime

• Increase in crime

• More shipwrecks

• Less trade