15 Questions
What were the purposes of giving enslaved people Sundays off according to the text?
To allow them to attend church and appear godly.
What were some of the restrictions imposed on enslaved people under the slave codes?
They could not leave their home without a pass.
Which of the following methods of resistance did enslaved women use according to the text?
Refusing to reproduce
What was the outcome of Denmark Vesey's planned slave rebellion?
Someone revealed the plan, leading to Vesey's capture and execution.
Which of the following individuals led a slave revolt that resulted in the death of 60 white people?
Nat Turner
What was the significance of Nat Turner's rebellion as mentioned in the text?
It was the largest uprising before the Civil War.
Which of the following punishments were commonly inflicted on enslaved individuals for misbehaving?
Branding and whipping
What was one of the restrictions imposed on enslaved people under the slave codes as mentioned in the text?
They could carry weapons
What was a method of resistance used by enslaved people that involved destroying crops, starting fires, and breaking tools?
Covert action
Who was an enslaved person in the Caribbean before coming to the United States and planned a significant slave rebellion?
Denmark Vesey
What was the outcome of the Stono Rebellion mentioned in the text?
It ended with the leaders being caught, tried, and executed
How did Nat Turner's rebellion differ from Denmark Vesey's planned revolt?
Nat Turner's rebellion resulted in more deaths
Why did slave holders provide enslaved people with Sundays off according to the text?
To ensure they stay healthy and appear godly
Which of the following punishments was NOT commonly inflicted on enslaved individuals for misbehaving as per the text?
Owning property
What did enslaved women do as a form of resistance according to the text?
Refused to reproduce
Test your knowledge on the laws that limited the freedoms and behaviors of enslaved people in the past. Learn about the restrictions on reading, writing, marriage, gatherings, and self-defense for slaves.
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