Slavery in American Culture Answers

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Enslaved people in cities often worked

A
at military bases and forts.
B
at shipyards and brickyards.
C
inside shops and office buildings.
D
on small farms and large plantations.
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Where did most routes on the Underground Railroad lead?

A
to Canada
B
to Mexico
C
to Western territories
D
to the Caribbean Islands
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After the Second Great Awakening, most enslaved African Americans

A
followed African religions but included some Christian rituals.
B
ignored Christianity and solely followed African religions.
C
ignored African traditions and solely practiced Christianity.
D
followed Christianity but integrated some African traditions into it.
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For most enslaved African Americans in the 1800s,

A
those who toiled hard all of their lives were treated well when they became old and could no longer work.
B
it was possible to learn a trade, hire themselves out, and make enough money to eventually buy their freedom.
C
food was dispensed on a weekly basis, and although it wasn’t much, it was healthy and nutritious.
D
clothing was handed out once a year and was given only to those who could continue to work.
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Enslaved people used

A
music
B
religion
C
education
D
work
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Which best describes the influence of Christianity on enslaved African Americans?

A
Christianity had little influence because most enslaved people followed traditional African religions.
B
Christianity had some influence and convinced most enslaved people to accept the practice of slavery.
C
Christianity had a great deal of influence, and Bible stories about freedom often kept enslaved workers’ hopes alive.
D
Christianity had a great deal of influence and convinced most enslaved people to give up their African traditions completely.
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Enslaved persons sang call-and-response songs to

A
transmit instructions about what to do.
B
help each other work together.
C
spread Christian teachings about obedience.
D
help each other keep family histories.
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What was one aspect of life for most enslaved people during the 1800s?

A
They were not allowed to have children.
B
Their marriages were not considered legal.
C
They were not allowed to practice a religion.
D
Their education was limited to learning how to read.

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