The survival of only six enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage can be attributed to the horrific conditions aboard slave ships, where overcrowding, disease, malnutrition, and abuse were rampant. Many enslaved individuals succumbed to illness or died from the brutal treatment they endured. Additionally, the traumatic experience of being captured and transported across the Atlantic significantly impacted their survival rates. The overall mortality rate during this journey was alarmingly high, reflecting the inhumane nature of the transatlantic slave trade.
To survive the Middle Passage, captured Africans needed immense resilience and mental fortitude. They faced brutal conditions, including overcrowding, disease, and violence, so the ability to endure physical hardship and maintain a sense of hope was crucial. Additionally, a strong sense of community and solidarity among fellow captives helped them cope with the traumatic experience of enslavement. This combination of inner strength and collective support was vital for survival during this harrowing journey.
The Middle Passage was the stage of the triangular trade in which millions of Africans[1]were shipped to the New World as part of the Atlantic slave trade. Ships departed Europe for African markets with manufactured goods, which were traded for purchased or kidnapped Africans, who were transported across the Atlantic as slaves; the slaves were then sold or traded for raw materials,[2]which would be transported back to Europe to complete the voyage.
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Lindsay is the only surviver, she ends up trapped in the middle of the group... with the front person comitting suicide. And the last girl dying of blood poisoning.
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the middle passage
From africa to the new world
It was the stage of the triangular trade where Africans that had been enslaved were shipped to the Americas.
Roughly 10-15% of Africans did not survive the middle passage, resulting in a mortality rate of about 85-90%.
Africa received man-made goods from Britain such as guns and ammunition
The "middle passage" or second leg was where the slaves were transported to the west indies. There enslaved Africans were exchanged for sugar, molasses, and other products.
25-30%
8 million
Many Enslaved Africans went on a voyage called the Middle Passage.
For the enslaved Africans the Middle passage was terrifying. They had no bed to lay on just hard wood and a little tad of straw. They were also cramped together and on the beds you could not even sit up on your lap .
Enslaved Africans went on a voyage called the Middle Passage.
It is estimated that between 10% to 20% of enslaved individuals did not survive the Middle Passage, the transatlantic voyage that transported them from Africa to the Americas. This mortality rate varied depending on factors such as the specific route, ship conditions, and the treatment of enslaved people during the journey. In total, millions of Africans were forcibly taken, and the Middle Passage is remembered as one of the most brutal aspects of the transatlantic slave trade.