American History: Cotton, Slavery, and Forced Migration

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What was the consequence of the Trail of Tears in regards to cotton production?

It made lands available for large-scale cotton production. (correct)

It led to the abolition of slavery.

It resulted in the relocation of people from the lower South to the upper South.

It caused a decline in the domestic slave trade.

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. (correct)

The abolition of slavery in the Northern states.

The relocation of enslaved people from the lower South to the upper South.

The journey of enslaved people from Africa to the Americas.

How did slavery affect the economy of the United States?

It had no significant impact on the economy.

It led to the decline of the American economy.

It created economic independence between the North and South.

It fostered economic interdependence between the North and South. (correct)

What was the impact of slavery on wealth disparities in the United States?

It entrenched wealth disparities along racial lines. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of slave codes?

To restrict the movement and rights of enslaved people. Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of slavery on racial divides in the United States?

It deepened racial divides. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of circulating diagrams of slave ships by abolitionists?

To raise awareness of the dehumanizing conditions on slave ships Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the cotton gin on the American economy?

It increased the demand for enslaved labor in the cotton industry Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of captive Africans perished during the Middle Passage?

15% Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the slave trade on African societies?

Long-term instability and loss of kin Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the dungeons on the Atlantic coast?

To house enslaved Africans awaiting transportation Signup and view all the answers

How did the slave trade affect the economy of coastal states?

It led to economic growth and wealth Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the introduction of firearms to African societies?

An increase in conflicts between kingdoms Signup and view all the answers

How long did the entire journey from capture to arrival in the Americas take?

Up to a year or more Signup and view all the answers

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