Slavery

Question 1

Orgin of Slavery

Answer 1

Brinkley, 75
Portugal slavers dominated the slave trade since the 16th century.
In the 17th century, the slaves were shipped from West Africa to South America and the Caribbean. What mainland British colony first employed slavery?

Question 2

The Middle Passage

Answer 2

Brinkley, 75
The Middle Passage was the trade route from Africa to the Americas with slaves.
Slave trade was responsible for the displacement of 11 million Africans.
Conditions of the ships crossing the middle passage were inhumane.
It was not until the 1670’s that slave traders specifically targeted North America.

Question 3

Slave Codes

Answer 3

Brinkley, 78
At the beginning of the 18th century, the colonies began to pass codes that limited the rights of African Americans.
The codes ensured the supremacy of whites.

Question 4

Legal Basis of Slavery

Answer 4

Brinkley, 307