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What was one of the primary reasons European countries needed slaves in the Americas?
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.
The Middle Passage referred to the journey from Africa to America taken by the slaves.
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Who was the former slave that wrote a book about the horrors of slavery and influenced public opinion?
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 _____.
The British Empire ended slave trading in _____ and slavery in _____.
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Match the following key figures with their contributions to the abolition of slavery:
Match the following key figures with their contributions to the abolition of slavery:
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What was the main purpose of the triangular slave trade?
What was the main purpose of the triangular slave trade?
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Most slaves were treated humanely and worked short hours on plantations.
Most slaves were treated humanely and worked short hours on plantations.
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What was one of the punishments for slaves who broke the laws set by slave owners?
What was one of the punishments for slaves who broke the laws set by slave owners?
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Approximately _____ million slaves were transported across the Atlantic, but only _____ million survived the journey.
Approximately _____ million slaves were transported across the Atlantic, but only _____ million survived the journey.
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What type of work did slaves typically perform on plantations?
What type of work did slaves typically perform on plantations?
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