What Was Typical of the Slave-Selling Process in the West

question 21

Multiple Choice

What was typical of the slave-selling process in the West Indies?

• A) Slavers allowed the slaves some time to rest and recuperate before sale.
• B) Slavers adhered to a scrupulous code of ethics and refused to sell a sick or injured slave.
• C) The sale process was very quick once the slaves reached the West Indies.
• D) New owners were given detailed, written histories of their slaves, including accurate medical information.

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