Department Of Africana Studies Slavery Quiz

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Department of Africana Studies: Slavery in United States

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1.

Which of these are Slave States?
- A.
  
  Texas
- B.
  
  California
- C.
  
  Utah
- D.
  
  New York
Correct Answer
A. Texas

Explanation
Texas is considered a Slave State because it was part of the Confederacy during the American Civil War and allowed slavery. The other options, California, Utah, and New York, were all Free States and did not permit slavery.

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2.

What does La Amistad mean?
- A.
  
  Enemy
- B.
  
  The Friendship
- C.
  
  Slavery
Correct Answer
B. The Friendship

Explanation
La Amistad means "The Friendship" in Spanish. This is evident from the fact that "La" is the feminine singular definite article in Spanish, and "Amistad" translates to "Friendship" in English. Therefore, the correct answer is "The Friendship".

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When were the first 'indentured servants' brought to any of the English-speaking colony in what is now the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Date unknown
- B.
  
  1619
- C.
  
  1629
- D.
  
  1635
Correct Answer
B. 1619

Explanation
In 1619, the first 'indentured servants' were brought to the English-speaking colony in what is now the U.S. This marked the beginning of a system where individuals would work for a certain period of time in exchange for their passage to the colony. These indentured servants played a significant role in the early development of the colonies, providing labor for various industries such as agriculture and tobacco cultivation.

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In South Carolina the slaves were concentrated in the coastal low country, where they outnumbered whites by as many as nine to one.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement is true because it states that in South Carolina, slaves were concentrated in the coastal low country and outnumbered whites by as many as nine to one. This suggests that the slave population in this region was significantly larger than the white population.

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5.

When Did Slavery end in America?
- A.
  
  1865
- B.
  
  1858
- C.
  
  1812
- D.
  
  1840
Correct Answer
A. 1865

Explanation
Slavery ended in America in 1865. This was the year when the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified, officially abolishing slavery and involuntary servitude. The Civil War, which lasted from 1861 to 1865, played a significant role in bringing an end to slavery as it resulted in the defeat of the Confederate states and the preservation of the Union.

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Department Of Africana Studies Slavery Quiz

Which of these are Slave States?

What does La Amistad mean?

When were the first 'indentured servants' brought to any of the English-speaking colony in what is now the U.S.?

In South Carolina the slaves were concentrated in the coastal low country, where they outnumbered whites by as many as nine to one.

When Did Slavery end in America?