Which of the Following Caused Many Slaves to Die Before

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following caused many slaves to die before reaching American shores?

• A) Slaves were cramped in ships, where each had only the space of a coffin, causing disease to spread rapidly.
• B) Slaves were not offered food or water for the entire length of the trip across the sea.
• C) Slaves opted to jump overboard, rather than enter into hard physical labor.
• D) This statement is false; the majority of slaves did reach American shores.

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