Slavery in the American south Flashcards
1
Q
during what century did sailors and explorers sail to different parts of the world
A
15th and 16th
2
Q
what did they do in the other parts of the world
A
trading with difference countries
3
Q
with who did they start wars with
A
Indigenous people
4
Q
what is a colony
A
territories that have been occupied
5
Q
why did they take over other countries
A
to make plantations
6
Q
when was the first slaves from africa taken
A
1600
7
Q
who needed slaves
A
England
8
Q
what did they plant on the plantations (4)
A
tabacco
sugar cane
cotton
rice
9
Q
explain cotton
A
cotton was the most profitable crop and the south of america was famous worldwide for its cotton
10
Q
true or false
all slave owners were cruel
A
false
some were very caring
