Frederick Douglass
How old was Frederick Douglass when he escaped slavery?
A. 25 years old
B. 22 years old
C. 20 years old
Frederick Douglass was 20 years old when he escaped slavery.
What percent of the American population owned slaves?
A. 25%
B. 10%
C. 50%
A whole 25% percent of American colonists owned at least one slave.
What year did the war to end slavery finish?
A. 1861
B. 1888
C. 1865
The war that ended slavery ( The Civil War) ended in 1865.
What country had the most slaves being held there?
A. America
B. Britain
C. Brazil
The country with the most slaves was actually Brazil, holding just about 40%.
What was the most common cause of death?
A. Illness
B. Whippings/Beatings
C. Lack of nutrition
Illness was the most common cause of death among slaves.
Who taught Frederick Douglass to read and write?
Frederick Douglass was taught to read and write by one of his Masters wives, her name was Sophia Auld.
What is the average number of slaves on each plantation?
A. 10
B. 50
C. 100
There was generally around 50 slaves on each plantation.
What year did Douglass escape slavery?
A. 1827
B. 1838
C. 1815
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery on September 3rd, 1838.
What was the average life expectancy of a slave?
A. 31 years
B. 46 years
C. 22 years
Most slaves only lived for 21 to 22 years.
Where did slaves sleep at night?
Slaves typically slept in wood cabins, which were shared with multiple other people.
How many autobiography's did Douglass write?
A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
Frederick Douglass wrote a total of 3 autobiography's.
How many slaves did George Washington own?
A. 123
B. 54
C. 12
George Washington owned an astonishing 123 slaves during his lifetime!
What year did slavery around the world end?
A. It is still around
B. 1987
C. 2005
Slavery still exists today, but is by factors other than race.
How many slaves were bought each day?
A. 5,000
B. 1,500
C. 3,000
About 1,500 slaves were purchased each day.
How many hours did a slave work per day?
A. 12 hours
B. 10 hours
C. 8 hours
Slaves generally worked for around 10 hours a day.
How many slaves did Douglass help to become free?
A. 0
B. 200
C. 400
Douglass ended up freeing just over 400 slaves!
What was the average cost of a slave?
A. $1,460
B. $576
C. $170
Back in 1770, a slave only costed around $170!
What year was the first slave purchased in America?
A. 1619
B. 1701
C. 1548
The first slave was purchased in 1619.
Did adult slaves wear shoes?
Yes, most working adults did have shoes that were made out of leather.
How many hours of sleep did slaves get at night?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
Slaves generally got around 6 hours of sleep per night.
How many years did Douglass live for?
A. 56
B. 49
C. 77
Douglass ended up passing away when he was 77 years old.
What percent of enslaved people escaped?
A. 10%
B. 1.3%
C. 2.5%
Only around 2.5% of enslaved people successfully escaped.
What time of day did slaves do leisure activities.
A. Mornings
B. Never
C. Evenings
Slaves typically did leisurely activities during the evening.
What percent of women slaves had children?
A. 20%
B. 50%
C. 80%
Did slaves get any form of caffeine to drink that was provided by their masters?
No, however slaves often consumed coffee when harvesting it.