Department Of Africana Studies Slavery Quiz
This quiz, titled 'Department of Africana Studies Slavery Quiz,' explores pivotal aspects of slavery in America. It assesses knowledge on historical slave states, the meaning behind La Amistad, the introduction of indentured servants in 1619, demographics in South Carolina, and the abolition year of slavery.
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Which of these are Slave States?
- A.
Texas
- B.
California
- C.
Utah
- D.
New York
Correct Answer
A. TexasExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What does La Amistad mean?
- A.
Enemy
- B.
The Friendship
- C.
Slavery
Correct Answer
B. The FriendshipExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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- 3.
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. 1619Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
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. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When Did Slavery end in America?
- A.
1865
- B.
1858
- C.
1812
- D.
1840
Correct Answer
A. 1865Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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