Understanding the Role of Jews in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade

What modern event reignited the false claims about Jewish control over the slave trade?

• Kyrie Irving promoting a controversial film

• A viral social media post

• A political speech

• A new book publication

What percentage of Southern families owned enslaved Africans during the 19th century?

• Two-thirds

• A quarter

• Half

• Nearly 1/3

How many Jewish individuals were among the 12,000 Southerners who enslaved more than 50 people?

• 50

• 200

• 100

• 20

What were Jews in 18th century Europe primarily restricted from doing?

• Voting in elections

• Attending universities

• Traveling freely

• Owning land and practicing many professions

What percentage of the Dutch slave trade to the Americas were Jews estimated to be responsible for?

• 1-2%

• 6-10%

• 15-20%

• 25-30%

Which two countries had large Jewish communities involved in trade during the 18th century?

• Italy and Germany

• Spain and France

• Portugal and the Netherlands

• England and Ireland

What is the main reason the video argues against the claim that Jews controlled the slave trade?

• Jews were only involved in Europe

• Jews were not involved at all

• Jews were the primary traders

• Jews were a small fraction of those involved

What is the danger of manipulating facts to form a narrative about Jewish involvement in the slave trade?

• It fuels anti-Semitic stereotypes

• It leads to historical inaccuracies

• It distracts from other issues

• It creates confusion

What is the video’s stance on the role of Jews in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade?

• Jews were the main controllers

• Jews were the largest investors

• Jews had a minor role

• Jews were not involved at all

What is the video’s call to action regarding the false narratives about Jewish involvement in the slave trade?

• To spread them further

• To accept them

• To ignore them

• To confront and dismantle them