What misconception about the North's role in slavery is commonly taught in American schools?

Northern Involvement in Slavery's Economy

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The North had more enslaved people than the South.
The North was more oppressive than the South.
The North was the primary region for slave trade.
The North had no involvement in slavery.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did slavery contribute to the economy of both the North and the South?
Slavery only affected agricultural sectors.
Slavery was an economic institution that benefited both regions.
Only the South benefited economically from slavery.
The North was economically independent from slavery.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In what ways did Northern businesses benefit from slavery?
By avoiding any economic ties to the South.
By exporting slaves to other countries.
Through investments and land purchases funded by slavery.
By directly owning slaves.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the North benefit from the money spent by enslavers?
By increasing the number of enslaved people.
By investing in Southern plantations.
By expanding cities and infrastructure.
By reducing taxes for Northern citizens.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did tourism play a role in the North's indirect support of slavery?
The North only hosted free African Americans.
Tourism had no connection to slavery.
The North banned all Southern visitors.
Northern states allowed enslavers to bring slaves during visits.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant factor in Minnesota's attempt to become a slave state?
A lack of agricultural development.
Abolitionist movements in the state.
Economic interests in maintaining Southern buyers.
Pressure from Northern states.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role did Northern newspapers play in the slave economy?
They only published abolitionist content.
They advertised land sales alongside slave sales.
They refused to publish any content related to slavery.
They were owned by Southern enslavers.
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