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Middle passage cargo?
Slaves
By the 1500s the most important element of African trade was?
Human Cargo "Slaves"
Why were slaves treated badly if they were valuable cargo?
Slaves were treated badly despite being valuable because they were dehumanized and seen as property rather than people. The economic benefit of their labor often outweighed concerns for their well-being in the eyes of their owners. Additionally, the degrading treatment of slaves helped maintain control and ensure their compliance with their owners' demands.
What cargo was transport along the middle passage?
slaves
What cargo was carried on the middle passage?
Afrcan slaves.
Why was the Amistad case taken all the way to the US Supreme Court?
Because the black slaves were taken from another ship, and they are identified as cargo, not people. On the cargo sheet, 50 pieces of cargo were taken away, turns out, 50 slaves were drowned.
What was the name given to the cargo area reserved for slaves and where on the ship was it located?
The name given to the cargo area that was reserved for slaves was called the Tween Decks, and it was located between the deck and the hold of the Slaver
Is tires considered dangerous cargo?
Hazardous cargo, no. Hazardous waste-yes.
Why weren't slaves allowed to have their own property?
Slaves themselves were considered property. They were owned by their masters, and they were treated like "cargo, furniture, and regular livestock". Anything they owned belonged to their master, including their children. They could be sold at any time, destroying their family bond.
How were African slaves treated on the slaver ships?
African slaves were treated very poorly on the slaver ships. They needed to keep the slaves alive--but otherwise, slaves were just like any other cargo.
What were Slaves are counted as?
slaves were viewed as property not as people
What is bulk break cargo?
bulk Cargo requires special vessels with the right equipment to load and discharge the cargo. Port facilities also have to be considered
