Slavery in the Colonies

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What is the middle passage?

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trip from Africa to the Americas

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What was the part of the triangular trade route called when slaves were loaded onto boats?

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The Middle Passage

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Why were Africans forced to work in the Americas?

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To provide more workers for plantations

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England traded manufactured goods, and the colonies traded rum to Africa for what?

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Slaves

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Why did slavery become popular in the colonies?

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Colonists needed slaves to grow cash crops for profit

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How did the Triangular Trade build slavery in the Colonies?

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The Triangular Trade brought slaves to the colonies from Africa

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What was slavery like in the Northern Colonies?

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Slaves were skilled workers like blacksmiths or cooks.

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What was slavery like in the Southern Colonies?

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Slaves were farmers on large plantations.

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How did slaves resist slavery?

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By escaping or fighting back

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How did slaves maintain their African culture?

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By telling stories and singing work songs.