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Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

What was done to the slaves above the age of six?

  1. They were allowed to be kept as slaves for 10 more years

  2. They were put into different categories

  3. They were to be freed after 4 years or paid a wage

  4. Both B and C
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Under the apprenticeship system, slaves over six were required to work for their former masters for a transition period (apprenticeship) or be paid wages, effectively delaying their full freedom.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

What was the effect of abolition of slavery on the slave owners?

  1. They were allowed to keep their slaves for a period of 10 years

  2. They were allowed to sell their slaves in the market

  3. They were given compensation by the British Government for setting their slaves free

  4. Only A and B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The British government provided 20 million pounds in compensation to slave owners to facilitate the transition and ensure the passage of the abolition legislation.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

(i) The 1807 Act abolished slavery.
(ii) The 1833 Act abolished slave trade.
(iii) By 1840s, most of the slaves were freed in Britain.
Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?

  1. Only (i)

  2. Only (i) and (ii)

  3. Only (iii)

  4. All of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The 1807 Act abolished the slave trade, not slavery itself. The 1833 Act abolished slavery, not the slave trade. Therefore, statements (i) and (ii) are incorrect.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

The British Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act in ______.

  1. 1807

  2. 1815

  3. 1844

  4. 1833
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Slavery Abolition Act, which ended slavery throughout most of the British Empire, was passed by Parliament in 1833.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Majority of the slaves were freed by the _______. 

  1. 1840s

  2. 1850s

  3. 1820s

  4. 1830s
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A Correct answer
Explanation

While the 1833 Act was passed, the transition period (apprenticeship) meant that the majority of slaves were not fully free until the late 1830s and early 1840s.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Consider the following statements:
(i) Abolition of slavery had no negative consequences. 
(ii) The freed slaves immediately got educated and had a high standard of living. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

  1. Both are correct

  2. Only (i) is correct

  3. Only (ii) is correct

  4. Neither of the two is correct
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The abolition of slavery resulted in significant economic and social hardships for the formerly enslaved population, including poverty and lack of access to education, making both statements incorrect.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Consider the following statements about the 'Trade Triangle':
(i) It was supported by Britain.
(ii) Britain sent to goods to Africa in exchange for slaves.
(iii) The slaves were then transported to the Americas and sold to plantation owners.
(iv) The raw materials were then sent back to Britain. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

  1. Only (i) and (ii)

  2. Only (ii) and (iii)

  3. Only (i), (iii) and (iv)

  4. Only (ii) and (iv)

  5. All statements are correct
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E Correct answer
Explanation

The 'Trade Triangle' involved Britain sending manufactured goods to Africa, exchanging them for slaves, transporting slaves to the Americas, and returning with raw materials like sugar and cotton.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

(i) Slaves were mainly sent to South America.
(ii) More than half of the slaves that were sent died during the voyage. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

  1. Only (i)

  2. Neither of the statements are correct

  3. Both of the statements are correct

  4. Either (i) or (ii) are correct
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Slaves were primarily sent to the Caribbean and North America, not South America. While mortality rates on the Middle Passage were high, they were generally not more than half of the total transported.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Consider the following statements:
(i) By the 1820s, British governments promoted mercantilism.
(ii) The British merchants rejected the laissez-faire approach to trade.
Which of the above statement/s is are correct?

  1. Only (i)

  2. Neither (i) nor (ii)

  3. Only (ii)

  4. Either (i) or (ii)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

By the 1820s, the British government was moving away from mercantilism toward free trade (laissez-faire), and merchants were increasingly advocating for these policies.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Which of the following was/were negative consequences of abolition of slavery?

  1. Decline in profits of plantation owners

  2. High illiteracy levels among slaves

  3. Decline in living standards of former slaves

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The abolition of slavery had complex consequences, including economic disruption for plantation owners, and significant social challenges for the freed slaves, such as illiteracy and poverty.