Question

By which name were Americans slaves known between 17th and 19th centuries?

• A. Anglo American
• B. Indian American
• C. African
• D. Afro American

Answer 1

The correct option is D Afro American

During the 17th and 19th centuries, Africans were brought to the American Continent to work in plantations. Since the majority of the slaves hailed from Africa the term 'Afro' emerged. Hence called them Afro American.