Nightmare Before Christmas Quotes
A quiz of chapters 4 and 5 of Before the Mayflower History of Black America.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Slaves were treated the same on small and large plantations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because slaves were not treated the same on small and large plantations. On large plantations, there were more slaves, which meant harsher working conditions and stricter control. Slaves on large plantations were often subjected to more brutal punishments and had less autonomy. On the other hand, on small plantations, there were fewer slaves, which sometimes allowed for slightly better treatment and more personal relationships between slaves and owners.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Stealing was:
- A.
Considered acceptable(I)
- B.
Considered acceptable against white people(II)
- C.
Not considered acceptable(III)
Correct Answer
B. Considered acceptable against white people(II) -
- 3.
Impotence depended on the master's mood.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the occurrence of impotence was influenced by the master's mood. This implies that the master's emotional state had a direct impact on their ability to perform sexually. Therefore, it can be concluded that the statement is true, as it indicates that impotence was dependent on the master's mood.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Men tended to work in the field, and women worked in the "big house"
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This statement is false because it presents a generalized and outdated view of gender roles. While historically, there may have been a division of labor based on gender, it is important to recognize that this is not universally true and has evolved over time. In many societies today, men and women work in various fields and occupations, breaking away from traditional gender stereotypes.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The slaves would generally have the Sunday off.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement is true because historically, many slave owners allowed their slaves to have Sundays off as a day of rest. This was often influenced by religious beliefs and the understanding that slaves needed time to attend church services and engage in personal activities. However, it is important to note that the extent and conditions of this day off varied greatly depending on the specific circumstances and the attitudes of individual slave owners.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Compare and Contrast the differences between the field slaves, the house slaves, and the technician slaves.
- 7.
What happened to slaves at the end of the work day?
- 8.
What was the importance/significance of the Haitian revolution? What were the accomplishments of the Haitian Revolution? What were the effects of it?
- 9.
What were the similarities and differences between the slave revolts of Gabriel Prosser, Denmark Vesey, and Nat Turner? What were the effects of the slave revolts? (explain in detail).
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