the enslavement era quiz 4
According to Map 4-3, what location proved a major irony and problem for blacks resettled after the War for American Independence?
the Caribbean, because it was a slave colony
Who were the major combatants during the French and Indian War?
the French and their Indian allies versus the British, their Indian allies, and the colonists
In exchange for hiring their own time, what did African American slaves need to give to their masters?
a large percentage of their wages
How many African American slaves escaped from their masters during the War for Independence?
100,000
Examine the drawing of a black youngster joining in a Boston demonstration on page 88 of the textbook. What elements of the image indicate that the people depicted are engaged in a Stamp Act protest?
A diverse group of colonists cheers as it burns bundled objects.
Which of the following statements is true of black Patriot soldiers during the Revolution?
Black men fought primarily in integrated units.
How did black women assist in the Patriot cause?
Black women joined their husbands in army camps.
Which of the following statements is true of Lord Dunmore's proclamation in November 1775?
Dunmore promised to free slaves who joined the British army.
For what is Benjamin Banneker well known?
He was the first black civilian employee of the American government.
Which scholar/philosopher was an influence on Enlightenment thought in Europe?
John Locke
Why did most African-American intellectual leaders owe more to the Great Awakening than to secular learning during the Enlightenment?
Religious learning had been more available to them than secular educations.
How did Phillis Wheatley distinguish herself?
She was an accomplished poet.
According to Map 4.1, what was the outcome of the French and Indian War for Spain in North America?
Spanish land claims to North America expanded after the war.
What was the major cause of the French and Indian War?
The French and British both wanted to control the fur trade in the Ohio Valley area.
Which of the following statements best describes African Americans' actions during the American Revolution?
They fought for the side that offered them their best chance at freedom.
Why did most whites not want blacks to enlist in the army?
They thought that blacks were cowardly and their enlistment would inspire rebellion.
Why did the American colonists see the Tea Act as a problem?
They thought that payment of the tea tax would establish a precedent for American colonists having to pay other taxes.
How did the colonists interpret the actions and policies of the British government in the 1760s and the 1770s?
They thought the British government was engaged in a great conspiracy to take away their natural rights and reduce them to slaves.
What was the greatest source of optimism for African Americans?
White Patriot leaders would realize their revolutionary principles violated slavery.
Why did some African Americans after the War for Independence rename themselves Brown, Guinea, Africa, and Coal?
pride in their African ancestry