This Quiz On Slavery In America Will Break Your Heart

You might think you know the history of America, but there are a lot of things about our past that you might be unaware of. See how much you know about the history of slavery in America with this comprehensive quiz, posted in honor of Black History Month.

Created by Abigail Morris

On Feb 28, 2020

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Voyages across the Atlantic to trade for slaves started in 1526 and ended in ________.

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Around 12.5 million Africans were brought over to the Americas by boat. How many died or escaped on the way?

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Half of all infant slaves died in their first year due to:

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A female slave was usually more expensive because:

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90% of African slaves were first brought to _______________ before being brought to North America.

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How many years have African-Americans technically been "free" from slavery?

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How much was the most expensive male slave sold in the largest slave auction in history?

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How could a slave legally get free?

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How long did the voyage from Africa to America take?

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Which crop was most dangerous to harvest and caused countless deaths?

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Created by Tal Garner

On Nov 18, 2021