Africatown and the Clotilda: A Historical Journey

The video explores the history of Africatown, founded by descendants of the last slave ship, Clotilde. It discusses the community's origins, challenges from industrialization, health issues due to pollution, and efforts to locate the Clotilde shipwreck. The discovery of the shipwreck is seen as a significant cultural and historical event, offering hope for community revival.

Where was the narrator born?

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Plateau, Mobile, Alabama

• Savannah, Georgia

• Charleston, South Carolina

What was the illegal act committed with the Clotilda?

• Trading weapons

• Smuggling enslaved people

• Transporting goods without a license

• Fishing in restricted waters

What was Africatown initially known for?

• Hosting annual festivals

• Being a tourist destination

• Having a self-sustaining community

• Being a major industrial hub

What led to the decline of Africatown?

• Natural disasters

• Industrialization and rezoning

• Political instability

• Lack of education

What health issue affected many Africatown residents?

• Asthma

• Heart disease

• Cancer

• Diabetes

What was the community's reaction to the environmental challenges?

• They moved away immediately

• They protested and rioted

• They held on despite the challenges

• They ignored the issues

What is the significance of finding the Clotilda?

• It will increase tourism

• It will provide historical proof

• It will lead to new laws

• It will create new jobs

What materials were used in the construction of the Clotilda?

• Steel and aluminum

• Oak and southern yellow pine

• Teak and mahogany

• Concrete and fiberglass

What is the potential impact of the Clotilda's discovery on Africatown?

• It will help rebuild and restore Africatown

• It will cause further decline

• It will have no impact

• It will lead to the community's relocation

What is the mission of the search for the Clotilda?

• To build a new museum

• To create a new shipping route

• To document the last slave ship

• To find treasure