Question

according to lecture, we know that during the era of slavery in the americas, individuals who were held in bondage frequently revolted. which of the following statements is correct regarding these revolts? a roughly 8 in 10 voyages aboard slave ships encountered revolts of africans toward their captors. b the only place revolts among enslaved people did not happen was in the british colonies in north america. it was not until after the american revolution that revolts would occur. c there were three (3) successful rebellions in which enslaved africans toppled european powers colonial rule: haiti (french), jamaica (british), and aruba (dutch). d the only truly successful revolt of enslaved africans occurred in brazil in 1888.

Explanation:

During the era of slavery in the Americas, revolts by enslaved Africans were common. Roughly 8 in 10 voyages aboard slave - ships did encounter revolts of Africans against their captors. Enslaved people in British colonies in North America did revolt before the American Revolution. Only Haiti had a successful slave - led revolution that toppled European colonial rule among the options given. The 1888 event in Brazil was the abolition of slavery, not a successful slave revolt.

Answer:

A. Roughly 8 in 10 voyages aboard slave ships encountered revolts of Africans toward their captors.