Question 1

What made Oaludah Equiano an atypical slave?

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Question 2

What would most likely be the reason why there were few slave rebellions in the original English colonies in North America?

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Slaves were outnumbered in most regions, making it difficult for them to organize and carry out a successful rebellion.

Question 3

Why did the English government support the establishment of the Georgia colony?

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The English government wanted Georgia to serve as a buffer between South Carolina and Spain's Florida. Georgia was established as a defensive buffer to protect the valuable Carolinas from any potential Spanish attacks coming from Florida.

Question 4

What was a potential criticism from slave owners about the task system?

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Slave owners may have seen the task system as giving slaves too much autonomy and allowing them to have some control over their own time and workload, which could potentially lead to disobedience and defiance.

Question 5

The development of rice plantations in South Carolina:

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Question 6

Which of the following was true of Georgia?

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Question 7

As the slave society consolidated in the Chesapeake region, what happened to free blacks?

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As the slave society consolidated in the Chesapeake region, free blacks lost many of their rights. They were often subject to discriminatory laws and restrictions, such as being banned from voting and owning property. The growth of slavery also made it more difficult for free blacks to find work, as they were often viewed as competition by white laborers.

Question 8

Which of the following is true of eighteenth-century slavery in South Carolina and Georgia?

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Question 9

The participants in South Carolina's Stono Rebellion:

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According to historical accounts, some of the participants in the Stono Rebellion were believed to have been soldiers in Africa before being captured and sold into slavery.

Question 10

Tobacco plantations in the Chesapeake region:

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Question 11

What was a result of the northern colonies' lack of a cash crop?

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Without a cash crop, the northern colonies did not have the same economic incentive to rely on slave labor as the southern colonies did. Therefore, slavery was not as integral to the northern colonial economy as it was in the South. While slavery did exist in the North, it was not as widespread or central to the economy as it was in the southern colonies.

Question 12

What was the Middle Passage?

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The Middle Passage was the second leg of the trans-Atlantic trade, specifically referring to the transportation of enslaved Africans from West Africa to North and South America. It was a brutal and inhumane voyage that resulted in the deaths of countless Africans due to the cramped conditions, disease, and mistreatment on board the ships.

Question 13

Based on earlier conversions to Christianity such as the Pueblo at Santa Fe, how would slave owners in the British colonies feel about some of their slaves becoming Christian?

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Slaveowners in the British colonies strongly opposed the idea of converting their slaves to Christianity. They believed that Christianity would make the slaves more rebellious and that the slaves would attempt to use Christianity as a justification for their freedom. Additionally, slaveowners did not like the idea of combining traditional African religion with Christianity, as they viewed African religion as a threat to their control over the slaves.

Question 14

When brought to the New World, with regard to religion, slaves:

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Many slaves mixed elements of their African religious beliefs with Christianity, creating a syncretic blend of beliefs. This allowed them to continue practicing their own traditions while also appearing outwardly Christian to their masters.

Question 15

Olaudah Equiano:

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Olaudah Equiano is known for writing "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano," which is considered the most widely read and influential account of a slave's own experiences during the eighteenth century. His writing served as a significant contribution to the abolitionist movement.

Question 16

What was a result of West African slave kingdoms' power?

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West African slave kingdoms' power made it difficult for Europeans to venture into the interior of West Africa as they controlled major trade routes and had well-trained armies. This limited the scale of European involvement in the slave trade.

Question 17

Oaludah Equiano's life underscored which eighteenth-century theme?

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Olaudah Equiano's life demonstrated the irony of some men in the British colonies being slaves while others had their rights expanded, as he was able to eventually gain his freedom and become an advocate for the abolition of slavery.

Question 18

What led to slavery decreasing in Philadelphia after 1750?

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Question 19

What was the most significant bonding factor for slaves?

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Slavery was the most significant bonding factor for slaves because it created a shared experience of oppression and exploitation.

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement about the Atlantic slave trade's effect in West Africa?

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The Atlantic slave trade had a significant impact on West Africa, particularly in the rise of militarized states that preyed upon their neighbors to capture slaves to sell to European traders. This led to destabilization and conflict in the region, as well as the growth of large armies and slave raiding parties. Other options are incorrect: A is false as the majority of slaves came from West and Central Africa. C is also false as the slave trade actually disrupted the textile industry in West Africa, as slaves who would have been involved in domestic textile production were instead taken from their homes and sold to European traders. D is false because the slave trade actually had the opposite effect, as it often involved the abduction of young women who were then forced to bear and raise children, some of whom were also taken as slaves. E is also false, as the Atlantic slave trade persisted until the 19th century, and there was no successful united resistance by West African nations.

Quiz 4: Slavery, Freedom, and the Struggle for Empire to 1763