Slavery in the British Colonies

Slavery in the British Colonies

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video explores the prevalence and impact of slavery in the British colonies of the New World around 1750. It highlights that slavery was not confined to the southern colonies but was present in all colonies, including the north. The video discusses the legal codification of slavery, the harsh realities faced by enslaved people, and their means of resistance. It also emphasizes the central role of slavery in the colonial economy, affecting both the southern and northern colonies.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which colony had the smallest percentage of enslaved Africans around 1750?

New Hampshire

Virginia

South Carolina

Maryland

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did the northern colonies play in the institution of slavery?

They only opposed it

They were neutral

They financed and supported it

They had no involvement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Virginia, what determined the status of children born to enslaved women?

The status of their mother

The status of their father

Their religion

Their place of birth

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the term 'chattel slaves' imply about enslaved Africans?

They were considered family

They were treated as personal property

They had some legal rights

They could own land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one covert method enslaved people used to resist slavery?

Organizing large protests

Breaking tools

Forming political parties

Writing petitions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Stono Rebellion in 1739?

It led to the abolition of slavery

It resulted in harsher slave codes

It was a peaceful protest

It had no significant impact

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did enslaved people cope with the harsh realities of their lives?

Through religion, dance, and music

By isolating themselves

By forming political alliances

By moving to other colonies

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