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In almost every situation where there were female slaves and white men who controlled them, sexual abuse and rape occurred. Indeed, in a situation like this one where the men were probably much rougher and used to that sort of thing, the women (and children) spoke no English and were completely vulnerable, and the whole ship was miles from civilization, it was a very common thing.
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What did they do with the slaves from the slave ships when they lsnded and how did they sell the slaves?
When slaves were brought ashore from slave ships, they were usually inspected, cleaned, and separated before being sold at auctions. The slaves were then auctioned off to the highest bidder, typically plantation owners or slave traders, who would then use them for labor in fields, mines, or households.
Did slaves walk around on the slave ships?
Slaves were manacled and packed tightly into the holds of the slave ships.
What were the slave ships transporting?
slaves
Where were slaves on board slave ships taken from?
america
Why were slave ships so overcrowded with slaves?
The more slaves, the more money made by the captain when sold in the slave market.
Was Marie laveau a slave owner?
There is no definitive evidence that Marie Laveau, the famous voodoo priestess from New Orleans, owned slaves herself. However, it is known that she came from a family that owned slaves, and she likely grew up in a household with enslaved individuals.
How often were slaves fed on the slave ships?
about twice a day
How many slaves survived the journey on the slave ships?
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What happened to the dead slaves on the slave ships?
they were thrown overboard
Did people eat meat on slave ships?
The slaves - no. The crew - yes.
How long did slaves stay on slave ships?
7 to 8 weeks
How was Englan involved in the slave trade?
The English sailors in their slave ships brought the slaves to the U,S.A.
