While slavery was not an American invention- it had been used by Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and the Chinese- it has become primarily associated with America and the American Civil War. The American Civil War falls outside the scope of this class, but slavery in some form or another was present starting with the first colonial settlers. In this Competency Assessment you will explore the early years of slavery in America and the role slavery has played in American history.

This Competency Assessment consists of three parts, which should be completed in order.

You may find it easier to print the Competency Assessment, fill it out by hand, and then type up your answers. The document you will need to complete this Competency Assessment is linked below.

Slavery in Early America (Google Doc)