As you move farther south in the colonies, what changes in the population?
Slavery in the British Colonies

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Izrael Rothenberg
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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The population becomes more diverse
The percentage of enslaved Africans increases
The percentage of enslaved Africans decreases
The white population significantly increases
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which colony had the smallest percentage of enslaved Africans?
South Carolina
Virginia
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is a common misconception mentioned in the video?
Enslaved people only existed in the southern colonies
Slavery only existed in the northern colonies
Only British colonies in the Caribbean had slavery
Enslaved people were not considered personal property
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did some British colonies in the north play in the institution of slavery?
They abolished slavery entirely
They financed or shipped enslaved Africans
They grew sugar to support plantations
They served as ports for indentured servants
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the significance of Newport, Rhode Island, in relation to slavery?
It was the first colony to abolish slavery
It was one of the largest ports where enslaved people were sold at auction
It had the lowest percentage of enslaved people
It led the rebellion against the institution of slavery
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did slave codes in the colonies dictate by the late 1600s?
That enslaved people could not be sold
The legal status of children born to enslaved women
The right of enslaved people to vote
That slavery was voluntary
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did colonial laws in Virginia in 1662 define the legal status of children born to enslaved women?
The child would follow the condition of the mother
The child would be free if born in the north
The child would be free like the father
The child could choose freedom at 18
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one form of covert resistance to slavery mentioned in the video?
Slave uprisings
Forming underground movements
Breaking tools to make work more difficult
Forming alliances with abolitionists
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the result of the Stono Rebellion in 1739?
Slavery was abolished in South Carolina
Enslaved people were given more rights
The rebellion succeeded in freeing enslaved Africans
Slave codes were made even harsher
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