Olaudah Equiano's Narrative and Slave Trade

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What does Olaudah Equiano's life illustrate about the experience of enslaved individuals during the Middle Passage?

Equiano had stable living conditions throughout his enslavement.

The Middle Passage was a humane experience for all enslaved individuals.

All enslaved people had access to education during their time in captivity.

He experienced severe trauma and distress due to the harsh conditions. (correct)

In what significant way did Equiano's experience differ from that of the average slave in the Americas?

He had opportunities to travel on trading ships and gained an education. (correct)

He was only enslaved for a short period before achieving freedom.

He was never sold to a master in the Caribbean.

He was treated as a king by his master.

What did Olaudah Equiano mean when he referred to himself as a 'victim of slavery'?

He was proud of his status and sought to maintain it.

He believed he had no personal role in the events that led to his enslavement. (correct)

He considered himself a hero for overcoming his challenges.

He felt that he had caused harm to others during his captivity.

What was one of the primary themes discussed by historians when analyzing Equiano's narrative?

The vulnerability of those targeted by slave traders. Signup and view all the answers

What major accomplishment did Equiano achieve after gaining his freedom?

He wrote a book detailing his experiences and reflections on slavery. Signup and view all the answers

What primary factor pushed Englishmen out of Barbados?

Overcrowding and land shortage Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main incentives for Barbadian Englishmen to migrate to South Carolina?

Land availability for lucrative crops Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cultural aspects was NOT brought to South Carolina by Englishmen from Barbados?

European architectural styles Signup and view all the answers

What role did South Carolina have in the Triangular Trade with Barbados?

Crucial in supplying food and resources Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant disadvantage faced by African slaves compared to English servants under English Common Law?

Protections against abuse did not apply to African slaves Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements best describes the Quaker beliefs as proposed by William Penn?

Only Christians could hold office and vote Signup and view all the answers

What property requirement did former indentured servants in Pennsylvania need to meet to vote?

Own at least 50 acres Signup and view all the answers

How did the transition to racial slavery benefit plantation owners?

Slaves could be easily identified by their skin color Signup and view all the answers

What allowed Africans in South Carolina to preserve their culture?

High death rate leading to fresh imports Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the Stono Rebellion in 1739?

Seizing weapons to fight against oppression Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes cultural syncretism in the context of African beliefs and Christianity?

Combining both Christian and African spiritual beliefs Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the Middle Passage for enslaved Africans?

High rates of mortality due to disease Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the South Carolina Negro Act of 1740?

Created a racial caste system and revoked civil rights of enslaved Africans Signup and view all the answers

How did the triangular trade primarily function?

Merchants exchanged slaves and raw materials among Europe, Africa, and the Americas Signup and view all the answers

What factors contributed to the high mortality rate of slaves in the West Indies?

Harsh plantation conditions and diseases Signup and view all the answers

What was one way enslaved Africans resisted the brutality of slavery?

Running away and organizing revolts Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of African culture was significantly maintained in South Carolina despite slavery?

Traditional African names Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Spanish influence the enslaved Yoruba's religious practices?

Forced them to obscure their religion by pairing Orishas with Catholic saints Signup and view all the answers

What role did the task system play in the daily lives of enslaved individuals?

Allowed freedom and leisure if tasks were completed Signup and view all the answers

Which group primarily facilitated the forced journey of enslaved Africans from Africa to the Americas?

European merchants Signup and view all the answers

What was the overarching connection between Northern economies and slavery?

Northern merchants profited from the slave trade Signup and view all the answers

Why did European planters select Africans for slave labor in the 1600s?

Africans were pagan and uncivilized Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the inability of African slaves to escape?

They were unfamiliar with the land Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the mortality rate during the Middle Passage?

High mortality rate due to overcrowding and diseases Signup and view all the answers

Which group did Nathaniel Bacon appeal to during Bacon's Rebellion?

Landless blacks and whites Signup and view all the answers

What did the Virginia law of 1662 establish regarding the status of children born to enslaved women?

Children followed the status of the mother Signup and view all the answers

What reason contributed to the transition from indentured servitude to racial slavery?

Bacon's Rebellion raised fears among the gentry Signup and view all the answers

What was one main effect of the Salem Witch Trials on the justice system?

It led to changes in legal procedures Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary motivation behind wealthy white landowners' reaction to Bacon's Rebellion?

To maintain their power and prevent more rebellions Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1667 to religious conversion of slaves?

They allowed Christians to own other Christians Signup and view all the answers

What societal view influenced accusations of witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials?

Supernatural and religious beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Who were primarily accused of witchcraft in Salem, setting them apart from others?

Older women who defied gender norms Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason for the increase in accusations during the Salem Witch Trials?

Confessing was the only way to avoid prosecution Signup and view all the answers

What social changes did Bacon’s Rebellion lead to regarding class relationships?

Greater unity among poor whites and African slaves Signup and view all the answers

What practice was reversed by the Virginia law of 1662 concerning child status?

Determining status based on the mother's lineage Signup and view all the answers

What led to increased reliance on slave labor rather than indentured servitude?

Low death rates among indentured servants Signup and view all the answers