Question
It is now thought that at least 20 percent of the enslaved Africans transported by way of the Middle Passage died during the voyage. What conclusion can be drawn from this?
A.
The enslaved Africans refused to care for themselves during the voyage.
B.
There was no way to prevent illness among the enslaved Africans on such a long voyage.
C.
There was no way to keep all the enslaved Africans fed on such a long voyage.
D.
The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage.
A.
The enslaved Africans refused to care for themselves during the voyage.
B.
There was no way to prevent illness among the enslaved Africans on such a long voyage.
C.
There was no way to keep all the enslaved Africans fed on such a long voyage.
D.
The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage.
Answers
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The best conclusion that can be drawn from the information that at least 20 percent of the enslaved Africans transported by way of the Middle Passage died during the voyage is:
**D. The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage.**
This conclusion aligns with historical accounts of the inhumane conditions aboard slave ships, including overcrowding, lack of sanitation, inadequate food and water, and physical abuse, which contributed to the high mortality rate.
**D. The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage.**
This conclusion aligns with historical accounts of the inhumane conditions aboard slave ships, including overcrowding, lack of sanitation, inadequate food and water, and physical abuse, which contributed to the high mortality rate.