The Transatlantic Slave Trade

The lecture discusses the evolution of slavery in the British colonies, highlighting the transition from indentured servitude to slavery due to economic, health, and social factors. It covers Bacon's Rebellion, the rise of racism, and the legal establishment of slavery. The lecture also examines the demographics of slave populations, the brutal conditions of the Middle Passage, and the Triangular Trade. Finally, it addresses resistance to slavery and the debates surrounding its morality.

What was the initial status of most Africans who arrived in America?

• Indentured servants

• Lifelong slaves

• Free citizens

• Prisoners of war

Which factor contributed to the decline of European indentured servants in the colonies?

• Rising racism

• Bacon's Rebellion

• Immunity to diseases

• Increased wages in Europe

What was a significant outcome of Bacon's Rebellion?

• The abolition of slavery

• The end of indentured servitude

• A shift towards a more controllable workforce

• Increased European immigration

Which colony was the first to legalize slavery?

• South Carolina

• Massachusetts

• New York

• Virginia

What was a major fear among the European colonists regarding the slave population?

• Slave revolts

• Disease outbreaks

• Economic competition

• Cultural assimilation

What was the Middle Passage?

• A legal document for slave trade

• The journey of slaves across the Atlantic

• A trade route between Europe and Asia

• A rebellion against slavery

Which region was the primary destination for most enslaved Africans?

• The Caribbean

• Europe

• Asia

• North America

What was a common form of resistance among enslaved people?

• Joining the military

• Writing petitions

• Forming political parties

• Slowing down work

What were maroon communities?

• Native American villages

• Settlements of escaped slaves

• Colonial trading posts

• European military camps

What was a risk associated with escaping slavery?

• Loss of property

• Severe punishment if caught

• Forced military service

• Deportation to Europe