Slavery In The South

Question 1

Why did only a few slaves learn to read and write?

Answer 1

Because it was illegal so not everyone could learn.

Question 2

In 1818 who had outlawed slavery?

Answer 2

Northern states only

Question 3

What was the Underground Railroad?

Answer 3

A place with many paths leading to freedom.

Question 4

What did the 13th Amendment to the Constitution outlaw?

Answer 4

The 13th amendment outlawed slavery.

Question 5

When did the 13th amendment take place?

Answer 5

1865

Question 6

Who were the first to take Africans from their home to sell into slavery.

Answer 6

The Portuguese

Question 7

Who do the Africans themselves sometimes sell into slavery?

Answer 7

Prisoners from neighboring tribes.

Question 8

When did Massachusetts legally recognize slavery?

Answer 8

1818

Question 9

What is an indentured slave?

Answer 9

A person who does something for free for a certain amount of time for some benefit in the end.

Question 10

When was slave trade outlawed?

Answer 10

1808

Question 11

List some of the reasons that slaves were sold illegally in the states.

Answer 11

Because of the increased demand of labor on plantations, tobacco, rice, sugar and cotton.