What Were Conditions Like In The Middle Passage Flashcards
What were the conditions like on the Middle Passage?
Extremely inhumane and disgusting
Conditions included faeces everywhere, sweat, and a foul stench.
How were individuals treated during the Middle Passage?
Treated like animals and inferior
Individuals were often chained and subjected to brutal treatment.
What happened to those who disobeyed orders during the Middle Passage?
They were punished, sometimes fatally
Disobedience could lead to severe consequences.
Fill in the blank: The individuals on the Middle Passage were often treated as _______.
[animals]
True or False: The treatment of individuals on the Middle Passage was humane.
False
The treatment was characterized as inhumane and brutal.
What did the individuals experience in terms of health during the Middle Passage?
They experienced severe illness due to conditions
Many became sick due to the unsanitary and overcrowded conditions.