Question

How were slaves transported to the New World from Africa?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Conditions on the middle passage were harsh and many died on the way due to malnutrition and disease

Answer 2

Answer:

1. They came from Africa on a voyage called the middle passage

2. Slaves were packed into ships with no room to move or even breathe. They were fed twice a day & had small holes to breathe air

3. Loose packing meant fewer slaves per ship and tight packing meant more slaves per ship

4. To make suggestions on which slaves would be likely to survive the passage

5. They were cleaned , fed and sold. If they didn’t sell, they were left for dead.

6. Between 10-20 million Africans