Slave Ship Journey - Initial Passengers Quiz

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What was Arthur's profession before he was captured?

  • A house servant
  • A sailor
  • A carpenter
  • A mason (correct)

How did Maria view her situation regarding her potential future in New-Orleans?

  • She was indifferent and bored.
  • She was frightened and did not want to go.
  • She had a realistic expectation of hardship.
  • She was pleased and believed she would be bought quickly. (correct)

What happened to Arthur when he tried to return home late at night?

  • He was attacked and captured by a gang. (correct)
  • He was welcomed home by his family.
  • He found shelter with a neighbor.
  • He was stopped by the police.

What was the condition of Arthur when he was brought aboard the brig?

<p>He was battered and covered in wounds. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Frederick and Henry?

<p>They were born into slavery. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Arthur's emotional state during his initial time on the brig?

<p>He was angry but eventually grew silent. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Arthur's keepers treating him during the transfer to the brig?

<p>They struggled with him and were forceful. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the relationship of Arthur to the city of Norfolk?

<p>He was a lifelong free man. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Maria think would happen to her upon arrival in New-Orleans?

<p>She would be sold to the highest bidder immediately. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Arthur after the brig left Norfolk?

<p>The hand-cuffs were removed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Slaves aboard the brig Orleans

Several enslaved people, including Frederick, Henry, Maria, and Arthur, were brought aboard the brig Orleans.

Arthur's background

Arthur was a free man, a mason by trade, with a family in Norfolk.

Arthur's capture

Kidnapped by a gang, beaten, and held in Norfolk's slave pen before being taken aboard the ship.

Maria's expectations

Maria, a young enslaved woman, believed she would be quickly sold to a wealthy person in New Orleans.

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Slave pen

A place where enslaved people were held for sale or transfer.

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Frederick and Henry's background

Frederick and Henry were enslaved people from Norfolk, had served as house servants.

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Norfolk slave pen

A place frequently used for keeping enslaved people in Norfolk.

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Treatment of Arthur

Roughly handled while being brought to the ship, suffered injuries, and was initially resistant.

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Arthur's resistance

Arthur fought back against his captors and protested the illegal enslavement.

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Brig Orleans

The ship carrying enslaved persons down James River and into the Chesapeake Bay.

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Study Notes

Slave Ship Journey - Initial Passengers

  • Brig Orleans carried slaves down the James River to Chesapeake Bay, arriving opposite Norfolk.
  • A lighter brought four more slaves onboard: Frederick, Henry, Maria, and Arthur.
  • Frederick and Henry were enslaved youth, having been house servants in Norfolk.
  • Maria was a vain, enslaved girl, anticipating a wealthy buyer in New Orleans.
  • Arthur, a free man, fought against capture, and detailing his abduction.

Arthur's Story of Enslavement

  • Arthur was a free mason in Norfolk.
  • He was attacked by a gang in a city alley, and brutally beaten, gagged, and bound.
  • For days, he was hidden in a slave pen, common in Southern cities.
  • He was forcefully taken from the slave pen and put aboard the lighter.
  • Arthur's initial violent resistance gave way to sullen acceptance and a defiant spirit.
  • Handcuffs were removed after departing Norfolk, allowing slaves some deck time.

Crew and Food Provisions

  • The Captain assigned a slave Robert as his waiter.
  • The author was put in charge of cooking and distributing food and water.
  • A team of three (Jim, Cuffee, and Jenny) helped in the provisioning.
  • Jenny prepared coffee from cornmeal, boiled and sweetened with molasses.
  • Jim and Cuffee prepared hoe-cake and boiled bacon.

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