Slavery in the American Colonies

The main aim of mercantilism was to:

• Decrease profits

• Increase profits

• Decrease merchants

• Increase merchants

When did the first slaves arrive in Virginia?

• 1619

• 1719

• 1819

• 1519

Which of the following statements is TRUE about slaves and indentured servants?

• Only slaves had to work for other people.

• Only indentured servants had contracts, after which they were free.

• Only slaves were considered equal to Europeans.

• Only indentured servants were punished brutally.

Why did the Johnson family become free?

• Anthony Johnson helped his owners survive an attack.

• Anthony Johnson attacked his owners.

• Anthony Johnson won a military victory against Europeans.

• Anthony Johnson was attacked by his owners.

What effect did the courts have on slavery in the American colonies?

• They supported slavery

• They opposed slavery

• They were neutral about slavery

What impact did religion have on perceptions of slavery according to what you just heard?

• It was used to justify slavery

• It was used to oppose slavery

• It had no role in slavery

Overall, how important was slavery to understanding US history, according to this video?

• Critically important

• Somewhat important

• Not very important

• Not important at all