History Quiz: Slavery In America

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1.

Which colony abolished slavery first?
2.

Why were slaves brought from Africa?
- A.
  
  Because the Americans liked them.
- B.
  
  To pick up crops and cheap labor.
- C.
  
  They weren't brought from Africa, they brought Americans to work for them.
- D.
  
  Because of the Slavery Initiation Act.
3.

What colonial region used slavery the most?
- A.
  
  Southern
- B.
  
  New England
- C.
  
  Middle
4.

The first slave voyage direct from Africa to the Americas is believed to be sailed in:
- A.
  
  1510
- B.
  
  1518
- C.
  
  1526
- D.
  
  1575
5.

Who founded the American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS)?
- A.
  
  David Walker
- B.
  
  William Lloyd Garrison
- C.
  
  George William Frederick
- D.
  
  None of the above.
6.

Which term was widely used to describe the African race in the 19th century?
- A.
  
  Bondslaves
- B.
  
  Black Slaves
- C.
  
  Negroes
- D.
  
  Helot
7.

When did the parliament of Britain pass the bill to end the Triangular Trade?
- A.
  
  1802
- B.
  
  1807
- C.
  
  1818
- D.
  
  1830

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