The Middle Passage

question 59

Multiple Choice

The Middle Passage:

• A) was the route from the African interior to the coastline that slave traders followed
• B) was a book authored in defense of slavery in the English colonies
• C) proved to be a safe way to transport slaves to the New World
• D) was often conducted by fellow Africans
• E) resulted in the deaths of one in six slaves

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Definitions:

Carotid Artery

Major arteries in the neck that supply blood to the brain, neck, and face.

Bruit

Abnormal sound or murmur heard while auscultating an organ, gland, or artery.

Thrill

Continuous palpable sensation like the purring of a cat.

Skin Turgor

The skin's elasticity or its ability to change shape and return to normal, often used to assess hydration or the health of the skin.