what were conditions like aboard slave ships? Flashcards
middle passage
why were men chained together?
to prevent rebellion
why were vents covered on board?
to keep out the rain?seaspray
why did people get seasick and heatstroke?
because there was lack of ventilation causing stench
what disease was a result of close contact?
distatry
what happened to people who died on board?
they were thrown overboard
how did people go to the toilet?
they were given buckets although they usually had to lie in their own waste as they were hard to access in the crowd of people
how many times were they fed and watered a day?
twice
what were they made to do on deck for exercise despite it being humaliting?
“dance”
why were nets put up on the boat?
because some slaves tried to commit suicide by jumping into the sea
what was done to slaves to get the best price?
they were washed daily and checked for sores and illness
