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Slaves were forced to dance during the Middle Passage because when the ship arrived in the destination they would have to be fit enough to work.

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What was the main reason that the slaves were forced to dance during the journey to America?

To keep them healthy ( excercise)


Journey African slaves were forced to take to America?

It wasn't America that forced Africans into America, it was Ronald McDonald. He had a major grudge against black people so he decided to bring them to America to be made into hamburgers (some of the first big macs were made of black people). But he earned more money by selling them off as slaves. Also yes they were forced in America.


What did the slaves do when they came to America?

because they were forced to America to work as slaves


What did the slaves contribute to society during colonial times?

They often died during the journey to North America


How did the poorest slaves pay for their trip ticket when forced to come to America?

Well this is just a guess but if they were forced to come to America to be slaves, maybe there owners payed for them?


A description of the journey for slaves to America?

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What was the journey the slaves were on from Africa to America?

The Middle Passage


Did the slaves voluntarily go to America?

Not at all. They were forced to become slaves and work for the whites.


What do you call the journey of slaves from Africa to America?

The trail of tears :)


How were slaves captured and brought to America?

They were taken on crowded boats from Africa, and forced to jump off the boat or continue on with the rough journey to America! Taa-Taa! (failure) Go to this link -----> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_ship


What is the journey made by the slaves between Africa and America?

The Middle Passage


Rice in colonial America?

englishmen forced African slaves to grow rice.