What Is the Main Reason for the Deaths of Most

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the main reason for the deaths of most white sailors during the "middle passage"?

• A) They died from African diseases contracted from the slaves.
• B) They died from exposure to the elements when their ships were stalled at sea.
• C) They were killed by mutinying slaves.
• D) They were killed by pirates who seized slave ships.

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