Atlantic Slave Trade
What role did the European demand for cash crops play in the expansion of the Atlantic slave trade?
Europeans demanded for crops like sugar, tobacco, and cotton created a huge need for labour in the colonies. Therefore, leading to the expansion of the slave trade.
What is one effect of the violent abolitionist movement on the slave owners of U.S Society?
When slaves revolted, that led to many slave owners to be scared and they decided to make stricter slave codes since they were scared of future revolts. Slave codes are laws that slaves had to follow.
How did the senate influence the development of the Missouri compromise?
Answer: The senate had even votes of 11 slave states and 11 free states , however with Missouri applying for statehood the Missouri Compromise had to make Maine a free state to keep political balance.
Describe and explain some of the economic reasons for the slave trade during the years 1607-1754?
- Reduced Migration: Increase wages in England
- Dependable Workforce : Due to Bacon's Rebellion, indentured servants became unreliable so enslaved people were a stable workforce
- Low-cost Labor : For slave owners, it was profitable to get enslaved african americans since it was inexpensive labor
How did the ideas of abolitionists influence the actions of enslaved African Americans in the U.S?
Slaves were motivated to escape and seek freedom for themselves, and others also spoke out about the horrors of slavery
How did Thomas Jefferson presidency result in the Missori compromise?
Thomas Jefferson´s Louisiana purchase resulted in the formation of new states and the need to include the latitude of 36 30 to determine if a state was a slave state or free state.
How did the plantation system in the Southern colonies encourage the growth of slavery?
The Southern Colonies had large plantations that grew labor-intensive crops like tobacco, rice, and cotton. These plants required constant growth; therefore, plantation owners bought slaves in order to keep production high and costs low.
Evaluate the different tactics used by abolitionists in their fight against slavery
Answer: -Wrote books/speeches/articles spreading awareness about the horrors of slavery. (North Star, The Liberator)
- Others were involved with UnderGround RailRoad
(Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglas)
What group was opposed to Missouri applying for statehood?
The North was opposed to Missouri applying for statehood because it would become a slave state and give the South political favor.