WorksheetsSlavery in the Colonies
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why did some enslaved people run away to Florida?
The King of Spain offered them a free vacation to Hawaii
The King of Spain offered them freedom
The King of Spain offered them a raise
The King of Spain was giving away Chic Fil A coupons
A child would be considered enslaved if __________.
they came from Africa.
they are old enough to work
their mother was a slave
they were born in the south.
In what year were laws in South Carolina passed that made it illegal to teach slaves to read and write?
1641
1740
1865
1680
When did Massachusetts Colony pass a law that made slavery legal?
1641
1740
1865
1680
What was the first settlement of free Africans in Florida called?
Ft. McCoy
Camp Freedom
Ft. Mose
America for Africans
What was the first thing that an enslaved person had to do to earn freedom in Florida?
Promise loyalty to Florida
Promise loyalty to England
Promise loyalty to Spain
Promise to never move away from Florida
In the early years of the British colonies, Africans were brought in as enslaved workers or as __________ servants.
indentured
African
house
field
When was the 13th Amendment to end slavery and indentured servitude passed in the United States?
1641
1740
1865
1680
Most Enslaved Africans lived on large plantations in the Southern colonies because
these farms had plenty of food.
they wanted to earn a living
they were offered good housing
these plantations (farms) needed a lot of workers
Which of the following generalizations is TRUE?
Conditions on the slave ships were poor
People enjoyed the voyage to the colonies
Passengers on slave ships had plenty of room.
Ships were common sights for most Africans
_____________were laws that set rules for slavery
slave codes
spirituals
The goal of slave revolts was to
slow down work
gain freedom
return to Africa
work on a plantation
What was the primary economic reason for the establishment of slavery in the American colonies?
A) To promote industrialization
B) To support the agricultural economy
C) To develop urban centers
D) To enhance trade with Europe
Which of the following was a common form of resistance among enslaved people in the colonies?
A) Writing petitions to the government
B) Organizing labor unions
C) Sabotaging tools and work
D) Running for political office
What was the significance of the Stono Rebellion in 1739?
A) It led to the immediate abolition of slavery
B) It resulted in stricter slave codes
C) It was the first successful slave revolt
D) It caused the British to lose control of the colonies
