1.
In the triangular trade system, Britain exchanged goods for slaves which they exported to America. Which is one thing that they did NOT trade to local African chiefs?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
2.
The trip across the Atlantic ocean from Africa to America was called the middle passage. About what percentage of slaves died during this voyage?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
3.
The slaves landed in one of the Caribbean islands for "seasoning." The purpose of seasoning was to _________ their spirits.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
4.
After dropping off their human cargo the slave ships returned to England filled with American products. Which of the following was NOT sent to Europe.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
5.
Virginia (1661), Maryland, and the Carolinas were the first colonies to recognize slavery as a legal institution. According to these laws, a child of an African woman would be given the status of:
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
6.
Slavery was justified on many reasons. Which was NOT a popular belief of slave owners?
A. 
Black souis could be saved.
B. 
The black skin of slaves was due to God's punishment.
C. 
All people including slaves are created equal by their Creator
D. 
Slaves were a separate species.
7.
By the time the Civil War broke out, the African American population was about _____ million.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
8.
Most white Southerners owned slaves.
9.
Marriage was an important facet of the lives of slaves.
10.
Christianity was used by slave owners to make slaves _____________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
11.
The first state to outlaw slavery was _______________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
12.
People who fought to end slavery were called _______________.
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
13.
Which Supreme Court case made it illegal throughout the country to aid fugitive slaves?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
14.
Which of the following laws did NOT give rights to African Americans?
A. 
The Emancipation Proclamation
B. 
C. 
D. 
The Reconstruction Act of 1867.
15.
In the South the laws used to take rights away from African Americans were called:
A. 
Booker T. Washington laws
B. 
C. 
The Equal Accommodations Law
D. 
16.
Despite discrimination and economic hardship, many African Americans volunteered to serve as soldiers during World War I and World War II.
17.
Which was NOT a Civil Rights organization fighting for equal rights for all people?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
E. 
The National Urban League
18.
There were many heroes fighting to end segregation. Who below was NOT a fighter for equal rights?
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 
Civil Rights demonstrators
19.
After his murder, Dr. King's vision of a Civil Rights struggle based on love turned into frequent urban unrest and racial violence.
20.
Research has substantiated many qualities about the African American family. Which one of the following is UNSUBSTANTIATED?
A. 
The African American family tends to be traditional and conservative.
B. 
The African American family tends to be religious and encourages hard work.
C. 
The African American family highly values its children.
D. 
The African American family is plagued by a host of social dysfunctions.
21.
Schools with a predominantly black student population tend to have better facilities, superior programs, and a higher ratio of teachers to students than schools with predominantly white populations.
22.
What is true about the income gap between African American and white workers?
A. 
The gap of income between African Americans and whites is rapidly narrowing.
B. 
African American workers earn only about 60% of white workers.
C. 
African Americans report higher job satisfaction and mobility than white workers.
D. 
Younger African Americans are less likely to be unemployed than older African Americans.
23.
The infant mortality rate for African Americans is twice as high as that for white Americans.