African Americans and Indentured Servants

Where were most African Americans in the colonies originally from?

• Europe

• Africa

• Asia

• Australia

What was the main reason African Americans were brought to the colonies?

• To become landowners

• To work on plantations

• To start businesses

• To attend school

What rights did enslaved people have in the colonies?

• Full rights

• Some rights

• No rights

• Voting rights

How did some enslaved people gain freedom?

• By buying it

• By running away

• By inheriting it

• By winning a contest

What did free African Americans in larger cities often do?

• Worked with artisans

• Became teachers

• Traveled to Europe

• Joined the army

What was the main difference between indentured servants and enslaved people?

• Indentured servants were paid

• Indentured servants signed a contract

• Indentured servants were free immediately

• Indentured servants owned land

How long did most indentured servant contracts last?

• 1-2 years

• 3-7 years

• 10-15 years

• 20 years

What could happen to indentured servants if they ran away?

• They were given freedom

• They were sent to school

• They could be beaten

• They were given money

What did some indentured servants receive at the end of their contract?

• A house

• A small piece of land

• A horse

• A ship

Why did most African Americans live in the southern colonies?

• Better weather

• High demand for labor

• More schools

• More cities