Auctions Flashcards

1
Q

Why did slave traders put tar on the slaves (2)

A

To cover sores/cuts because slaves where inspected

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2
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Discuss a public auction (2)

A

At the auction the highest bidder took the slave.

Bids go on as long as 1” candle is burned

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3
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Name 2 drastic changes in a slaves life once traded (2)

A
  • They got branded and got European names

- They got separated from their families

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Discuss a private auction (2)

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  • it is similar to a public auction, except it was indoors

- a red tag was put outside on the door to indicate an auction

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5
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Discuss a scramble (3)

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  • it was at the docs or on the ship
  • there was a fixed price per slaves head
  • slave owners went in and grabbed who they wanted
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