Other term for Involuntary Migration

How long did indentured servants typically work under their contracts? A) 1-2 years B) 4-7 years C) 10-15 years D) A lifetime

What was the main reason for the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade? A) To spread Christianity B) To provide labor for plantations C) To explore new territories D) To establish trade routes

What was one way enslaved people resisted slavery? A) By celebrating holidays B) By working harder C) By escaping or running away D) By leaving the country

How were enslaved people treated on plantations? A) With kindness and respect B) With cruelty and harsh conditions C) As family members D) With equal rights

What goods were commonly traded for slaves in Africa? A) Gold and silver B) Weapons and textiles C) Spices and sugar D)silver and copper

Who were indentured servants? A) People who owned land B) People who worked for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America C) People who were enslaved for life D) People who were free citizens

What were slave codes? A) Laws that protected the rights of enslaved people B) Laws that defined the status of enslaved people and the rights of their owners C) Rules for plantation management D) Guidelines for trade

What was a common condition faced by enslaved people during the Middle Passage?

Which of the following was a common form of resistance among enslaved people? A) Writing letters B) Running away or escaping C) Joining the military D) Voting in elections

The hard journey of slaves boarded on ships from Africa to the Americas

What was a common punishment for enslaved people who tried to escape? A) A reward B) Imprisonment or physical punishment C) Freedom D) Education