Which Was Not True of the Middle Passage

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which was not true of the middle passage?

• A) Sick slaves were thrown overboard to try to prevent the spread of diseases.
• B) Slaves were kept mostly below deck, away from fresh air.
• C) Slaves from several different tribes were packed on the same ship, making them feel even more cut off from everything familiar.
• D) The trip usually lasted from four to eight weeks.
• E) It is estimated that just over half the slaves died on the journey.

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