Many enslaved Africans were transported across the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas in slave ships. Which statement best describes the conditions faced by the enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?

Question

A.
The slave ships were designed to be efficient and the enslaved Africans were treated fairly well.
B.
The slave ships were overcrowded and the Africans were not treated like human beings.
C.
The slave ships were poorly built and the enslaved Africans were not allowed outside during the voyage.
D.
The slave ships were large enough and tried to get the enslaved Africans to the Americas quickly.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the conditions faced by the enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage is:

B. The slave ships were overcrowded and the Africans were not treated like human beings.

This accurately reflects the harsh realities of the Middle Passage, where enslaved individuals were often packed tightly into the ships, faced deplorable living conditions, and suffered severe mistreatment.