Enslaved Africans in 1619 Virginia

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What year did the first enslaved Africans arrive in Virginia?

1619 (correct)

1700

1776

1620

Which states were mentioned as the locations where enslaved Africans were forced to work?

Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware

Maryland, Virginia, Georgia (correct)

Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire

North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida

What was the main requirement for escaping to freedom as an enslaved person?

Knowledge of the area, connections

Courage, wit, determination (correct)

Money, clothes, food

Strength, weapons, speed

What movement emerged as more people offered to help enslaved individuals escape?

Underground Railroad Signup and view all the answers

Why was the group helping enslaved individuals escape called the Underground Railroad?

It was a secret network of individuals and places. Signup and view all the answers

Why was the term 'Underground Railroad' used to describe the network of helping runaways?

To signify that the network operated secretly and discreetly. Signup and view all the answers

How did enslaved people receive tips about the journey to freedom?

By listening for tips from other enslaved individuals who had heard from others. Signup and view all the answers

Why did fugitives sometimes choose to flee on Sundays?

Because reward posters could not be printed until Monday to alert the public. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common method used by fugitives to avoid capture along the Underground Railroad?

Using disguises and changing identities frequently. Signup and view all the answers

How did Henry 'Box' Brown manage to escape slavery in a unique way?

By hiding in a box and being shipped unnoticed for 27 hours through different modes of transportation. Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What year did the first enslaved Africans arrive in Virginia?

Which states were mentioned as the locations where enslaved Africans were forced to work?

What was the main requirement for escaping to freedom as an enslaved person?

What movement emerged as more people offered to help enslaved individuals escape?

Why was the group helping enslaved individuals escape called the Underground Railroad?

Why was the term 'Underground Railroad' used to describe the network of helping runaways?

How did enslaved people receive tips about the journey to freedom?

Why did fugitives sometimes choose to flee on Sundays?

What was a common method used by fugitives to avoid capture along the Underground Railroad?

How did Henry 'Box' Brown manage to escape slavery in a unique way?

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