3. Period 2(COLON) 1607-1754

Slavery In The British Colonies — Quiz

Test your understanding of slavery in the british colonies with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What was the main reason enslaved Africans were increasingly used in the British colonies during the 1600s and early 1700s?

Question 2

Which region of the British colonies became especially associated with plantation slavery?

Question 3

What was the Middle Passage?

Question 4

What was the main purpose of slave codes in the British colonies?

Question 5

Which statement best describes the role of slavery in the colonial economy?