Slavery in America

When did the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence take place?

• July 3, 1826

• July 4, 1826

• July 3, 1825

• July 4, 1825

Where did Thomas Jefferson pass away?

• Quincy, Massachusetts

• Monticello, Virginia

• New York City, New York

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Who was the other former president who passed away on the same day as Thomas Jefferson?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

What was the main reason for the increase in demand for slaves in the Southern states?

• Industrialization

• Abolitionist movements

• Cotton production

• Immigration

How many African Americans were enslaved in the Southern states when the thirteen colonies became the first thirteen states?

• 1 in every 2 Americans

• 1 in every 3 Americans

• 1 in every 4 Americans

• 1 in every 5 Americans

Which of the following statements is true about slavery in the Northern states?

• There were no slaves in the Northern states

• Slaves in the North worked mainly in agriculture

• Slavery was abolished in the Northern states after the American Revolution

• One in every ten New Yorkers was a slave during the American Revolution

What did Southerners want to see happen to slavery in the new western territories?

• Abolish slavery completely

• Keep slavery limited to the Southern states

• Expand slavery to the new western territories

• Gradually phase out slavery

What did the words of the Declaration of Independence say about all men?

• All men are created equal

• All men are entitled to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

• All men have the right to own property

• All men have the right to vote

What did John Adams believe about the rights of slaves?

• Slaves have the right to freedom

• Slaves do not have the same rights as free Americans

• Slaves should be treated as property

• Slaves should be given equal civil rights

What did the Northwest Ordinance ban in the new western states?

• Slavery

• Immigration

• Trade with foreign countries

• Manufacturing