Saturday, November 12, 2016

Coming Up: Slavery Quiz

There will be a quiz over the unit on slavery on Thursday and Friday (11/17-18) of next week. You will be given two of the following prompts at random. There will also be a document analysis section.

Prompts:

  • Describe the different forms of resistance developed by slaves in two areas of the Americas. Refer to specific events.
  • Explain abolitionism in the United States. Explain at least two arguments made by abolitionists.
  • Explain the Triangular Trade. Why was the slave trade so profitable?
  • In what ways did slavery affect the economies of the south AND north in the United States?
  • Discuss the reasons why slavery was introduced into the Americas.