Auctions Flashcards
1
Q
Why did slave traders put tar on the slaves (2)
A
To cover sores/cuts because slaves where inspected
2
Q
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
3
Q
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
4
Q
Discuss a private auction (2)
A
- it is similar to a public auction, except it was indoors
- a red tag was put outside on the door to indicate an auction
5
Q
Discuss a scramble (3)
A
- 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