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What percentage of sugar consumed in Western Europe was produced by the plantations?
What percentage of sugar consumed in Western Europe was produced by the plantations?
- 70%
- 80% (correct)
- 50%
- 60%
How long did the enslaved people on plantations in the West Indies live on average?
How long did the enslaved people on plantations in the West Indies live on average?
- 4 years
- 2 years
- 3 years (correct)
- 1 year
When did the British slave trade officially end?
When did the British slave trade officially end?
- 1807 (correct)
- 1707
- 2007
- 1907
What year did slavery end in the British Caribbean?
What year did slavery end in the British Caribbean?
Which act provided compensation to slave owners in the British Colonies?
Which act provided compensation to slave owners in the British Colonies?
Where was cotton grown by enslaved people for Britain until the 1860s?
Where was cotton grown by enslaved people for Britain until the 1860s?
What was the process known as 'seasoning' after enslaved Africans were sold at public auction?
What was the process known as 'seasoning' after enslaved Africans were sold at public auction?
What was the main crop produced on the numerous plantations throughout the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries?
What was the main crop produced on the numerous plantations throughout the Caribbean during the 18th and 19th centuries?
What were some of the punishments inflicted on enslaved individuals in the British Caribbean colonies according to the text?
What were some of the punishments inflicted on enslaved individuals in the British Caribbean colonies according to the text?
What did the Barbados Slave Codes specify about the status of enslaved individuals?
What did the Barbados Slave Codes specify about the status of enslaved individuals?
What was the dangerous task mentioned in the text that involved cutting sugar cane with machetes?
What was the dangerous task mentioned in the text that involved cutting sugar cane with machetes?
What was one of the requirements for enslaved Africans after they were taken off the ships according to the text?
What was one of the requirements for enslaved Africans after they were taken off the ships according to the text?
