Maroons and the Great Dismal Swamp

The Great Dismal Swamp, spanning Virginia and North Carolina, was a refuge for 50,000 people who escaped slavery over centuries. Known as Maroons, they lived semi-freely, building homes and cultivating fields. Despite the swamp's harsh conditions, it provided a natural barrier from the society that enslaved them.

What was the estimated number of people who found refuge in the Great Dismal Swamp?

• 25,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 10,000

What activities did the Maroons engage in to sustain their semi-free existence?

• Crafting and weaving

• Hunting and gathering

• Building homes and trading

• Mining and fishing

What does the term 'Maroon' primarily signify?

• Complete freedom

• Living outside of slavery

• A type of plant

• A type of bird

What natural features of the Great Dismal Swamp provided protection to the Maroons?

• Caves and cliffs

• Thorns and dangerous wildlife

• Deserts and plains

• Mountains and rivers

How did the environment of the Great Dismal Swamp affect the Maroons?

• It was irrelevant to their existence

• It was a source of constant danger and fear

• It provided a natural barrier against threats

• It made their lives easy and comfortable