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AP Success - AP US History: Runaway Slave Ads in Colonial America

Question 1

Multiple choice

  • The existence of slavery in the northern colonies

  • The prevalence of indentured servitude in the southern colonies

  • The dominance of cash crop agriculture in New England

  • The implementation of the headright system to encourage settlement

Question 2

Multiple choice

  • Advertise the skills and trades of the slaves for potential buyers

  • Demonstrate the wealth and status of the slave owners

  • Provide evidence for legal proceedings against those who aided the escape

  • Assist in the identification and capture of the runaway slaves

Question 3

Multiple choice

  • Were often literate and capable of creating their own passes

  • Sometimes used false documents to facilitate their escape

  • Were frequently caught and punished for carrying counterfeit currency

  • Required official permission to travel between different colonies

Question 4

Multiple choice

  • Most runaway slaves were able to successfully gain their freedom

  • Slaves were considered valuable property by their owners

  • The colonial government mandated fixed rewards for captured runaways

  • Community members were generally supportive of slave liberation efforts

Question 5

Multiple choice

  • The prevalence of alcohol production as a primary industry in Boston

  • The use of public buildings as common points for slave auctions

  • The interconnected nature of colonial economies and social networks

  • The role of religious institutions in the enforcement of slave laws

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