History Chapter 13 Questions
What would the attitude have been of poor whites and yeomen towards slavery? (3 different approaches to answer)
- They liked it, because slaves did jobs no one wanted, which gave the white owners economic success. -They didn't like it, because they competed for the same jobs, but slaves worked for free. -They were indifferent, because it didn't affect them.
How did religion and family help slaves cope with their lives? (5)
Slaves tried to keep a sense of community, which meant they made time to socialize, sing spirituals, tell folktales, and relying in religion. By relying on religion, they hoped life would be better in the future, than it was as a slave.
What are some small ways in which slaves tried to challenge the slave system? (2)
Slaves would try to challenge the slave system by slowing down whilst working, or running away.
Did the South suffer as a result of its reliance on cotton? Why or why not? (2)
The South did suffer, because the value of cotton decreased. When the prices of cotton started to drop, the economy started to suffer.
How did the cotton gin lead to a cotton boom in the South? (3)
The cotton gin cleaned cotton more efficiently, decreased time, made it more profitable, and there was an increase in slavery.
What three groups made up white southern society? What other groups made up the rest of the southern society? (5)
The cottonocracy (planters), yeomen, and poor whites were the three main groups of the white southern society. Free African Americans and slaves made up the rest of society.
In what ways were the lives of free African Americans and white southerners similar? In what ways were they different? (2)
They were similar, because both groups were free, and they could both get jobs. They were different, because whites were treated better, and did not face discrimination.
What were positive and negative results of the Cotton Boom in the South? (4)
Positive results of the Cotton Boom was it lead to a better economy, and they could sell more cotton. Negative results of the Cotton Boom was there was a demand for slaves, and there was a reliance on one industry.
What could be some possible results of stronger slave codes in the South? (3)
Possible results of strengthening slave codes was limiting the rights of free African Americans, harsher treatment, and expansion of slavery.
