Understanding Slavery in Alabama

What was the main type of work that enslaved people did on Alabama plantations?

• Factory work

• Domestic work

• Farming and agriculture

• Mining

How did some enslaved people resist their conditions on plantations?

• By learning to read and write

• By running away

• By singing songs

• All of the above

What was one of the impacts of slavery on African American families?

• Families often lived together in large communities

• Families were sometimes separated when members were sold

• Children were always allowed to stay with their parents

• Marriage between enslaved people was legally recognized

Who were abolitionists in Alabama?

• People who supported the continuation of slavery

• People who wanted to end slavery

• Plantation owners

• Enslaved people

What was the legal status of enslaved people in Alabama before the Civil War?

• They were considered citizens

• They were considered property

• They had the right to vote

• They were free to travel

What was one way that enslaved people would rebel against their enslavers?

• By writing petitions

• By going on strike

• By sabotaging equipment

• By holding peaceful protests

How did slavery affect the economy of Alabama?

• It made Alabama poorer

• It had no effect on the economy

• It made Alabama wealthier, especially through cotton production

• It only benefited the enslaved people

What was a common punishment for enslaved people who tried to escape?

• They were given more food

• They were given a reward

• They were often whipped or beaten

• They were allowed to rest

Which of the following was NOT a method used by enslaved people to cope with the hardships of slavery?

• Creating art and music

• Developing their own communities and support systems

• Relying on the legal system to protect their rights

• Keeping alive their cultural traditions

What was the role of the Underground Railroad in Alabama?

• It was a real train that transported goods

• It was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom

• It was a road used by plantation owners

• It was a group of abolitionists who only worked in the North