Abolition of Slavery Quiz

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What was one of the primary reasons European countries needed slaves in the Americas?

To explore new territories
To build settlements and grow industries (correct)
To create more advanced technologies
To establish trade routes

The Middle Passage referred to the journey from Africa to America taken by the slaves.

True (A)

Who was the former slave that wrote a book about the horrors of slavery and influenced public opinion?

Olaudah Equiano

The British Empire ended slave trading in _ and slavery in _.

1807, 1859 Signup and view all the answers

Match the following key figures with their contributions to the abolition of slavery:

Olaudah Equiano = Wrote a book that highlighted the horrors of slavery Thomas Clarkson = Documented the treatment of enslaved people Toussaint L'Ouverture = Led a significant slave revolt William Wilberforce = Worked within Parliament to pass anti-slavery legislation Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the triangular slave trade?

To transport enslaved Africans to the Americas (C) Signup and view all the answers

Most slaves were treated humanely and worked short hours on plantations.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the punishments for slaves who broke the laws set by slave owners?

Whipping Signup and view all the answers

Approximately _ million slaves were transported across the Atlantic, but only _ million survived the journey.

12, 10 Signup and view all the answers

What type of work did slaves typically perform on plantations?

Heavy labor crops (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Transatlantic Slave Trade

A period of time between the 17th and 19th centuries when European empires forced millions of Africans into slavery to work in the Americas.

The Middle Passage

The journey slaves took from Africa to the Americas, crammed onto ships in horrific conditions.

Plantation

A large farm that only grows one type of crop, often worked by slaves.

Slave Auctions

The process of buying and selling slaves, often in public auctions.

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Slave Laws and Punishments

Strict laws and punishments imposed on slaves, designed to keep them under control.

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Olaudah Equiano

A former slave and sea merchant who wrote a book about the horrors of slavery, influencing Parliament to fight for its abolition.

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Toussaint L'Ouverture

A leader of history's largest slave revolt in 1791, who fought against the French and British in the West Indies.

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William Wilberforce

A British politician who tirelessly campaigned to end slavery in the British Empire.

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What was one of the primary reasons European countries needed slaves in the Americas?

The Middle Passage referred to the journey from Africa to America taken by the slaves.

Who was the former slave that wrote a book about the horrors of slavery and influenced public opinion?

The British Empire ended slave trading in _ and slavery in _.

Match the following key figures with their contributions to the abolition of slavery:

What was the main purpose of the triangular slave trade?

Most slaves were treated humanely and worked short hours on plantations.

What was one of the punishments for slaves who broke the laws set by slave owners?

Approximately _ million slaves were transported across the Atlantic, but only _ million survived the journey.

What type of work did slaves typically perform on plantations?