Flashcard on the Slave Trade and Slavery

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During what period did the Atlantic Slave Trade occur?

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1526 to 1867

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How many Africans were captured and put on ships during the Atlantic Slave Trade?

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12.5 million

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What percentage of enslaved Africans were sent to the Caribbean and South America?

Back

90%

Front

Which region did most Africans carried to Brazil come from?

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Angola

Front

What was the survival rate of Africans during the Middle Passage?

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88%

Front

What was the average birth weight of enslaved infants?

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Less than 5.5 pounds

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What was a major contributor to the high infant and child death rate among enslaved children?

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Chronic undernourishment

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What was the primary diet of enslaved infants after weaning?

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Starch-based foods like gruel

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What was the death rate of enslaved populations in the Caribbean compared to the US?

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Higher in the Caribbean

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What was the natural reproduction rate of enslaved populations in the US?

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High and sustained