10 Questions
Which group of Africans were the majority of the enslaved people brought to Colonial New Spain?
Africans from the Upper Guinea coast in West Africa
Where did the first Black settlers in the western United States come from?
Central Mexico
How many enslaved Africans were brought to mainland British North America?
388,000
What happened to the majority of the enslaved Africans brought to New Spain?
They were integrated into the Indian population
When did the roots of the first Black settlers in the western United States begin?
1519
What was the role of Black men in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire?
Black men were among the Spanish conquistadores who invaded and destroyed the Aztec Empire.
Where did the majority of enslaved Africans come from who were brought to Colonial New Spain?
The majority of enslaved Africans came from the Upper Guinea coast in West Africa, the Ashanti Empire, or Yoruba and Igbo states in what is now Nigeria, and from Central African nations such as Kongo and Angola.
How many enslaved Africans were brought to Colonial New Spain?
Approximately 500,000 enslaved Africans were involuntarily imported into Colonial New Spain from 1519 to 1810.
What happened to the enslaved Africans brought to New Spain?
The majority of the enslaved Africans brought to New Spain intermarried with Spaniards and the much larger Indian population.
How many enslaved Africans were brought to mainland British North America?
An estimated 388,000 enslaved Africans were brought to mainland British North America.
"Discover the Legacy: The Black Settlers of Western United States Quiz" Test your knowledge on the history of the first Black settlers in the western United States. Learn about their origins in central Mexico, their role in the Spanish conquest, and the impact of their arrival as enslaved people. Uncover the fascinating story of these pioneers and their lasting legacy in Colonial New Spain.
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