Question

What was the leading cause of death of enslaved people during the Middle Passage?

a. violence
b. disease
c. drowning
d. starvation

Answer 1

The leading cause of death of enslaved people during the Middle Passage was **b. disease**. Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on the ships led to the rapid spread of illnesses such as dysentery, smallpox, and other infectious diseases, resulting in a significant number of deaths during the journey.