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What were the conditions like on the slave ship?
What were the conditions like on the slave ship?
The conditions on the slave ship were very unpleasant and uncomfortable. The slaves were put into chains and the air was stale and foul-smelling due to the cargo they were carrying. Many slaves died due to the unbearable conditions.
What was the attitude of the slaves towards those who bought them?
What was the attitude of the slaves towards those who bought them?
The slaves thought the people who bought them were foolish for paying so much for slaves, and thought the people below them in the ocean were much happier.
How did the slaves feel about the air on the ship?
How did the slaves feel about the air on the ship?
The slaves were unhappy with the air on the ship, as it was stale and foul-smelling due to the cargo they were carrying.
What did the slaves do to try to alleviate the conditions on the ship?
What did the slaves do to try to alleviate the conditions on the ship?
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How did the slaves feel about their situation?
How did the slaves feel about their situation?
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What caused the conditions on the ship to become unbearable?
What caused the conditions on the ship to become unbearable?
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How were the slaves treated on the ship?
How were the slaves treated on the ship?
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What was the attitude of the slaves towards the people who bought them?
What was the attitude of the slaves towards the people who bought them?
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What did the slaves do to try to get some fresh air?
What did the slaves do to try to get some fresh air?
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How did the slaves feel about the people below them in the ocean?
How did the slaves feel about the people below them in the ocean?
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Study Notes
- The slaves on the ship were very unhappy and smelled bad because of the cargo they were carrying.
- Some slaves were allowed to stay on the deck to get some fresh air, but the conditions on the ship became intolerable and many slaves died.
- The slaves were put into chains and the conditions on the ship became even worse.
- The slaves thought the people who bought them were foolish for paying so much for slaves and thought the people below them in the ocean were much happier.
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Test your knowledge of the harsh conditions endured by slaves during the transatlantic voyage. Explore the challenges faced by slaves on ships and their grim living conditions.