US Plantations
The abolition of slavery
Slaves' punishments
Vocabulary
The
middle passage
100

How were the working conditions on the plantations ?

Horrible and really difficult

100

In what year was slavery abolished ?

In 1865

100

Were the slaves punished if they refuses to work?

Yes, they were

100

What do bunk beds mean ?

It means "lits superposés"

100

How long did it take to go from one point to another ?

Three weeks

200

Where were the plantations mostly ?

In the Carolinas, Virginia, Carribean and Brazil

200

Did Lincoln want to abolish slavery ?

Yes, he did

200

How were slaves punished ?

By mutilation, whipping, imprisoment

200

Translate "volontaire" in English

"strong-willed"

200

How many meals did slaves get daily ?

Two meals a day

300

What did the slaves cultivate ?

They cultivated sugar, tobacco, rice, indigo, cotton

300

What was the confederates' president's name ?

His name was Jefferson Davis 

300

How were  slaves womens treated ?

They were raped or sexually abused 

300

What is the opposite of "hopeful" ?

" Hopeless"

300

What were the three main causes of death on board ?

Disease, some of starvation and despair

400

Did slaves women were forced to work throughout pregnancy ?

Yes, they were

400

Who won the civil war ?

The Union won the civil war 

400

What happened to children born by rape ?

They were classify slaves like their mother

400

Spell "abandonner" in english

G-i-v-e     u-p

400

What happened to slaves who died on board ?

The bodies were thrust overboard

500

How much did a slave cost ?

Between $6 and $150

500

What's the name of the text released in 1863 ?

The text is "Emancipation Proclamation"

500

For what reasons were the slaves punished ?

For rebelion, disrespect or for trying to escape

500

How many "z" are they in the french word "quizz" ? 2 or 1 ?

1

500

How many Africans arrived in North America in this manner ?

Between 10 ans 30 million