Exploring Slavery's Role in the American Revolution

What contradiction is highlighted by the American Revolution?

• The technological advancements of the era.

• The conflict between Britain and France.

• The economic disparity between the North and the South.

• The difference between America's ideals and its practices.

Which state abolished slavery by its constitution in 1777?

• New Jersey

• New York

• Vermont

• Massachusetts

In which year did the Massachusetts Supreme Court declare slavery abolished?

• 1790

• 1783

• 1777

• 1780

What was the impact of the American Revolution's rhetoric in the North?

• It made it more difficult to justify slavery.

• It had no impact on slavery.

• It led to the immediate abolition of slavery in the South.

• It made it easier to justify slavery.

What did the British offer to slaves during the Revolution?

• Land

• Money

• Education

• Freedom

Approximately how many slaves did Thomas Jefferson estimate walked off plantations in Virginia?

• 40,000

• 30,000

• 20,000

• 10,000

What was the primary reason for the British offering freedom to slaves?

• To establish new colonies.

• To promote human rights.

• To gain support for the British cause.

• To weaken the American economy.

Why were some slaves freed during the American Revolution?

• Because they moved to the North.

• Because they paid for their freedom.

• Because they fought for the American cause.

• Because they were captured by the British.

What was the result of the American Revolution on the number of freed slaves?

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to the freeing of tens of thousands of slaves.

• It resulted in the re-enslavement of many freed individuals.

• It only affected slaves in the South.

Which event freed more slaves than the American Revolution?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The War of 1812

• The Civil War

• The French Revolution