How Did "The Scramble" Operate Aboard Slave Ships

question 51

Multiple Choice

How did "the scramble" operate aboard slave ships?

• A) The captain allowed the buyer to set the price of a slave.
• B) The captain set standard prices and then allowed the buyers to grab their slaves.
• C) The captain allowed African slaves to determine their own purchase price and bargain with the potential buyer.
• D) The captain transferred the slaves to a third-party for official sale.

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