Chapter 9 : The Slave Trade

Question 1

Describe the conditions on a slave ship.

Answer 1

• It was overcrowded and filthy with little food or water.
• People were chained together.
• Men and women were seoarated.
• They were forced to excercise.

Question 2

Why were slaves packed so tightly into ships?

Answer 2

Slave traders waned to transport as many peopel as possible to make the most profit, despite the risk of disease and death.

Question 3

Describe the process of selling slaves.

Answer 3

• Before the slaves were sold, they were cleaned up, washed with water, and forced to rub oil over into their skin to make them look shiner and healthier.
• They were then sold through auctions or scrambles.

> Auctions: Buyers would bid on individual slaves.
Scrambles: Buyers would pay a fixed price and rushed to get the slaves they wanted.

Question 4

What were slaves not allowed to do?

Answer 4

• Marry
• Learn to read or write
• Have their own property

Question 5

What did the buyers do with the slaves after the sale?

Answer 5

After they were bought, slaves became property of the buyer. They were given European names and were then branded with the owner’s intitals on their face, back or chest. After they were branded, they were made tow rok.