Weegy: Slaves were transported to the New World from Africa by ship.
User: what were the conditions like on the Middle Passage
Weegy: Conditions on board ship during the Middle Passage were: The men were packed together below deck and were secured by leg irons, [ The space was so cramped they were forced to crouch or lie down.
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User: how is lose packing different from tight packing
Weegy: The difference is: "Loose packing" provided for fewer slaves per ship in the hopes that a greater percentage of the cargo would arrive alive, while "Tight packing" means that more slaves, despite higher casualties, [ would yield a greater profit at the trading block.
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User: why did doctors examine the slaves before they were purchased in Africa
Weegy: Doctors examine the slaves before they were purchased in Africa because if a man was ruptured, or a woman had a fallen breast, [ they never bought them.
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User: what led to the development of slave codes
Weegy: As the population of slaves grew, masters were more and more afraid of rebellion led to the development of slave codes.
User: why couldn't slaves earn property
Weegy: Slaves could not own a property because they are Legally considered property and They were not allowed to assemble without the presence of a white person.
User: what were some restrictions on slaves
Weegy: Some restrictions on slaves: in court proceedings involving whites, slave testimony was inadmissible. They were not allowed to make contracts or own property; could not hit a white person, even in self-defense. [ Slaves could not leave their owner s premises without permission; assemble unless a white person was present; own firearms. ]
User: how did some slaves learn to read
Weegy: While it was illegal to teach slaves to read, Some slaves learned how to read through other slaves, or in some cases the masters of slaves teach them how to read.
User: why did masters not recognize slave marriage
Weegy: Masters did not ...
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