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If the slave had had wounds over it back from being wounded from lying on the hard wooden floor of the cargo ship or the person had been whipped they would cover the wound with black tar to cover the wound and match the skin

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What were slaves sold alongside?

Slaves were sold alongside livestock, household goods, and sometimes land at auctions. They were considered property and often auctioned off as part of an estate sale or to settle debts.


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.


How did a slave get sold?

In the past, slaves were typically sold through auctions, where potential buyers would bid on individuals to purchase them. Slaves were often sold by slave owners or traders looking to make a profit from their labor. The sale of slaves was a common practice in many parts of the world until it was abolished in the 19th century.


What were the 3 different ways of slave selling?

Once in the United States there were three different ways to sell slaves. The first one was through auction. The second way to sell slaves was through paper advertising and bulletins, and the third way was directly off the slave ships when they docked.


What were the the two methods used to sell slaves?

Slaves were either sold at public auctions, where buyers placed bids, or through private sales negotiated between the seller and buyer. Both methods were commonly used in various parts of the world during different historical periods to facilitate the buying and selling of slaves.