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Which statement best describes the conditions on the ship?
Which statement best describes the conditions on the ship?
- The ship had enough room for the slaves to move around freely.
- The ship had a spacious deck for the slaves to enjoy fresh air.
- The ship was overcrowded and had a foul smell. (correct)
- The ship was well-ventilated and comfortable for the slaves.
What caused sickness among the slaves on the ship?
What caused sickness among the slaves on the ship?
- The lack of food and water
- The fear of being confined
- The noise on the ship
- The heat of the climate (correct)
Why were some slaves allowed to stay on the deck?
Why were some slaves allowed to stay on the deck?
- To get fresh air (correct)
- To avoid being confined
- To enjoy the view of the coast
- To escape the noise on the ship
What caused the death of many slaves on the ship?
What caused the death of many slaves on the ship?
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What does the author criticize about the purchasers of the slaves?
What does the author criticize about the purchasers of the slaves?
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Which group of people played a significant role in the campaign to abolish slavery in the United States?
Which group of people played a significant role in the campaign to abolish slavery in the United States?
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How did enslaved African Americans resist the authority of slaveholders?
How did enslaved African Americans resist the authority of slaveholders?
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What characterized daily life in a slave workplace?
What characterized daily life in a slave workplace?
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How long did American slavery exist as the law of the land?
How long did American slavery exist as the law of the land?
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What was the trade in human beings referred to as?
What was the trade in human beings referred to as?
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