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Other term for Involuntary Migration

Forced Migration

How did the Native Americans see the Europeans?

as god

How are slaves treated?

as property or as object

What was the main purpose of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade? A) To explore new lands B) To find gold C) To provide labor for plantations D) To teach skills

C) To provide labor for plantations

Where did enslaved people travel during the Middle Passage? A) From Europe to Africa B) From Africa to the Americas C) From North America to Europe D) From the Americas to Asia

B) From Africa to the Americas

What did plantations mainly grow in the Southern colonies? A) Fruits and vegetables B) Cash crops like tobacco and cotton C) Flowers and herbs D) Grain products

B) Cash crops like tobacco and cotton

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

B) People who worked for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America

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

C) By escaping or running away

What did slave codes do? A) Gave rights to enslaved people B) Established rules for enslaved people and their owners C) Helped enslaved people to learn D) Made it easier for people to find jobs

B) Established rules for enslaved people and their owners

Why did many Africans migrate to the Americas? A) To find new jobs B) To escape wars and poverty C) To seek adventure D) To study

B) To escape wars and poverty

How did life on plantations affect families of enslaved people? A) Families were always kept together B) Families were often separated C) Families had freedom to move D) Families were given land

B) Families were often separated

What was one economic impact of slavery on the Southern colonies? A) Decreased agricultural production B) Increased reliance on cash crops and plantation economy C) Growth of manufacturing industries D) Expansion of small family farms

B) Increased reliance on cash crops and plantation economy

What was one reason European countries became involved in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade? A) To promote religious freedom B) To acquire cheap labor for their colonies C) To explore new lands D) To establish diplomatic relations

B) To acquire cheap labor for their colonies

Which African region was most affected by the slave trade? A) North Africa B) West & Central Africa C) East Africa D) Southern Africa

B) West & Central Africa

What was the primary purpose of slave auctions in Colonial America? A) To sell goods B) To buy enslaved people C) To promote education D) To gather information

B) To buy enslaved people

What did enslaved people do to cope with their difficult lives on plantations? A) They formed communities and shared stories B) They wrote books C) They traveled to other colonies D) They became indentured servants

A) They formed communities and shared stories

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

B) Running away or escaping

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

B) Imprisonment or physical punishment

How did the slave codes affect the lives of free Black individuals in the South? A) They had no impact B) They granted full rights C) They restricted rights and freedoms D) They allowed for education

C) They restricted rights and freedoms

What was one effect of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade on African societies? A) Decrease in population B) Increase in wealth for all tribes C) Strengthening of community ties D) Greater access to education

A) Decrease in population

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

B) Laws that defined the status of enslaved people and the rights of their owners

What was a common reason people became indentured servants? A) To seek adventure B) To escape poverty in their home country C) To gain education D) To own land

B) To escape poverty in their home country

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

B) 4-7 years

What is indentured servitude? A) A form of slavery B) A contract to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America C) A type of free labor D) A government program

What is indentured servitude? A) A form of slavery B) A contract to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America C) A type of free lab

What was a "plantation"? A) A type of city B) A large farm that grew cash crops C) A place where slaves were freed D) A school for enslaved people

B) A large farm that grew cash crops

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

B) With cruelty and harsh conditions

What was one of the main duties of enslaved people on plantations? A) Teaching children B) Cooking for the owner C) Farming and harvesting crops D) Managing finances

C) Farming and harvesting crops

What was the primary crop grown in Southern colonies that relied heavily on slave labor? A) Wheat B) Tobacco C) Corn D) Cotton

B) Tobacco

n which year did the first African slaves arrive in the English colonies? A) 1492 B) 1619 C) 1776 D) 1808

B) 1619

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

Overcrowding, many died from diseases, not enough air and food

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

The Middle Passage

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

B) Weapons and textiles

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

B) To provide labor for plantations

Which continents were primarily involved in the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade? A) North America and Asia B) Europe and Australia C) Africa and South America D) Africa, Europe, and the Americas

D) Africa, Europe, and the Americas