Chapter 3, The Hidden Origins of Slavery

Using evidence from the text, explain how the participation of black men in Bacon's march influenced the perception and response of the colonial elite.

• The involvement of black men armed by whites intensified the elite's fear, leading them to view the rebels as a dangerous and desperate mob.

• The elite welcomed the participation of black men, seeing it as a sign of unity in the colony.

• The elite ignored the march, believing it posed no real threat to their authority.

• The participation of black men led to immediate emancipation for all enslaved people in the colony.

What were the consequences for the rebels after Bacon's Rebellion?

• Though promised safety, the leaders were executed after capture.

• Fair surrenders were negotiated allowing all rebels to serve their sentences then return home.

• The rebels were all deported back to their countries of origin.

• All slaves were freed and granted land in the colony.

The land-owning elite in Virginia and took actions which strategically benefited their class, which of the following is the example given in the book?

• The elite shortened the term of indentured servitude to increase competition for land.

• The elite lengthened the term of indentured servitude, increasing their labor supply and reducing competition from freemen.

• The elite abolished indentured servitude to promote equality.

• The elite distributed land equally among all colonists.

How did the shift from white indentured servents to African slaves impact the future of the African American population according to the text?

• The shift led to the immediate emancipation of all African Americans.

• The shift resulted in the African American population shrinking and gaining freedom quickly.

• The shift caused the African American population to grow and remain enslaved, while continuing to desire freedom.

• The shift had no significant impact on the African American population.

How did the high demand for tobacco in Virginia affect the social and economic structure among English colonists, particularly the relationship between land ownership and labor.

• It allowed all colonists to easily acquire land and become wealthy.

• It led to a land boom, benefiting the elite class while making it harder for indentured servants and freemen to become landowners.

• It eliminated the need for indentured servitude and created equality among colonists.

• It caused the price of land to decrease, making it accessible to everyone.

After Bacon's Rebellion, how did the choices faced by the planter class reflect broader issues of class and race in colonial America?

• The planter class could either expand economic and political opportunities for white workers, risking their own power, or reorganize society by increasing reliance on African slaves, reinforcing both class and racial divisions.

• The planter class could abolish slavery entirely and grant equal rights to all, regardless of race or class.

• The planter class could ignore the rebellion and continue with the same social order without any changes.

• The planter class could invite more European settlers to balance the population and avoid social unrest.

What reasoning did Thomas Jefferson use to justify his ideas about Slavery, and what does this reveal about his perspective?

• Jefferson believed freed blacks should be given land and full rights in America.

• Jefferson argued that freed blacks should be sent out of the country, but since that was impractical, he suggested separating children from their mothers and training them.

• Jefferson thought freed blacks should remain as laborers under new contracts.

• Jefferson advocated for immediate and unconditional integration of freed blacks into society.

Analyze the motivations and actions of Governor Berkeley and Nathaniel Bacon during Bacon's Rebellion. How did their differing perspectives influence the outcome of the conflict?

• Berkeley wanted to maintain order and authority, while Bacon wanted to defend the colony from perceived threats, leading to a violent confrontation and eventual betrayal of the rebels.

• Both Berkeley and Bacon wanted to expand the colony peacefully, resulting in a negotiated settlement.

• Berkeley supported Bacon's actions, which led to a peaceful resolution and increased rights for all colonists.

• Bacon and Berkeley worked together to suppress a slave uprising, resulting in greater unity among colonists.

Using evidence from the text, explain why the planter class might have preferred to reorganize society by increasing the use of African slaves rather than expanding rights for white workers and landless freemen.

• Increasing the use of African slaves would maintain the economic and political advantages of the elite class, while expanding rights for white workers could weaken their control.

• Expanding rights for white workers would have made the colony more profitable.

• The planter class believed African slaves were more skilled than white workers.

• The planter class wanted to abolish all forms of labor and rely on automation.

Analyze Thomas Jefferson's conflicting views and actions regarding slavery as described in the passage. How did his personal beliefs and circumstances influence his approach to abolition?

• Jefferson believed slavery was moral and never considered abolition.

• Jefferson thought slavery was immoral but continued to own slaves due to personal debt.

• Jefferson freed all his slaves immediately after writing Notes on the State of Virginia.

• Jefferson believed slavery should expand and encouraged the slave trade.