Impact of Slavery in America

After gaining independence from Britain, slavery expanded to build a strong economic foundation for the new nation, particularly in the southern states. Slavery became institutionalized and more embedded after the Revolutionary War. While northern states slowly emancipated their slaves, the international slave trade was banned in 1808, though it continued covertly. The Civil War eventually ended slavery, but not the subjugation of black people. By then, the nation had gained enough power and wealth to become a world power, all built on the foundation of enslaved labor.

What was one of the main reasons for the expansion of slavery after American independence?

• To reduce labor costs in the northern states

• To create a strong economic base for the new nation

• To comply with international trade agreements

• To promote industrialization in urban areas

Why did the southern states have significant control over the new nation?

• They had greater economic wealth

• They had a larger population

• They had advanced technology

• They had more political influence

How did the institution of slavery change after the Declaration of Independence?

• It became more deeply embedded in the country

• It was abolished in all states

• It was replaced by indentured servitude

• It was limited to only southern states

What was a significant factor in the northern states' decision to emancipate their slaves?

• Pressure from international communities

• A need to improve diplomatic relations with Britain

• A shift in economic needs

• A desire to increase agricultural output

When did Britain officially shut down the slave trade?

• In 1776

• In 1807

• In 1900

• In 1865

What was the official year when the international slave trade was banned?

• 1850

• 1900

• 1820

• 1808

What event marked the end of the legal institution of slavery in the United States?

• The Civil War

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The end of the Revolutionary War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

Despite the end of slavery, what continued to affect black people in the United States?

• Subjugation and discrimination

• Economic prosperity

• Complete social equality

• Political dominance

What was the foundation of the United States' rise to a world power?

• Diplomatic alliances

• Enslaved labor

• Military conquests

• Industrial innovation