18 Questions
What was the consequence of the Trail of Tears in regards to cotton production?
It made lands available for large-scale cotton production.
What was the 'Second Middle Passage' in the context of slavery?
The domestic slave trade that relocated over one million enslaved people from the upper South to the lower South.
How did slavery affect the economy of the United States?
It fostered economic interdependence between the North and South.
What was the impact of slavery on wealth disparities in the United States?
It entrenched wealth disparities along racial lines.
What was the purpose of slave codes?
To restrict the movement and rights of enslaved people.
What was the impact of slavery on racial divides in the United States?
It deepened racial divides.
What was the primary goal of slave narratives as political texts?
To end slavery and the slave trade, and advocate for the inclusion of people of African descent in American society
What was the effect of African captives' resistance on the slave trade?
It made the slave trade more expensive and led to changes in ship design
What was the outcome of the trial of the Mende captives who revolted aboard the schooner La Amistad?
The Supreme Court granted them their freedom
What was the purpose of circulating diagrams of slave ships by abolitionists?
To raise awareness of the dehumanizing conditions on slave ships
What was the impact of the cotton gin on the American economy?
It increased the demand for enslaved labor in the cotton industry
What has been the role of Black visual and performance artists in relation to the iconography of the slave ship?
They have repurposed the iconography to process historical trauma and honor the memory of their ancestors
What percentage of captive Africans perished during the Middle Passage?
15%
What was a consequence of the slave trade on African societies?
Long-term instability and loss of kin
What was the primary purpose of the dungeons on the Atlantic coast?
To house enslaved Africans awaiting transportation
How did the slave trade affect the economy of coastal states?
It led to economic growth and wealth
What was a consequence of the introduction of firearms to African societies?
An increase in conflicts between kingdoms
How long did the entire journey from capture to arrival in the Americas take?
Up to a year or more
Test your knowledge on the significant events in American history, including the impact of cotton production, the Trail of Tears, and the forced migration of people through the domestic slave trade. Learn about the largest forced migration in American history and its consequences.
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