Slavery: Phases of the Slave Trade
Across
- 4. Large farms where enslaved people were forced to work under brutal conditions.
- 7. Buildings where enslaved people were held before being transported overseas; also called slave castles.
- 9. The harrowing journey across the Atlantic Ocean endured by enslaved people during the transatlantic slave trade.
- 12. Another term for plantations, emphasizing the forced and unpaid nature of the work.
- 13. Advertisements announcing the sale of enslaved people, often posted in towns.
- 15. Referring to the ocean crossing as in the slave trade.
- 16. Attempts by enslaved people to resist and overthrow their captors, often on ships or plantations.
- 18. The rate of death among enslaved people during transport and on plantations.
Down
- 1. The first phase of the slave trade where individuals were forcibly taken, often from inland areas.
- 2. A less crowded method of packing enslaved people on ships, resulting in lower mortality rates but fewer profits.
- 3. A severe illness caused by unsanitary conditions, often leading to death among enslaved people during transport.
- 5. Events where enslaved people were sold to the highest bidder, often leading to the separation of families.
- 6. The stark contrast between the homes of enslaved people and the luxurious houses of plantation owners.
- 8. Predators used as a fear tactic by captains to discourage enslaved people from attempting escape.
- 10. A substance used to make enslaved people appear healthier during auctions.
- 11. The brutal process of "training" enslaved people to accept their new status as property in the Caribbean.
- 14. Wooden devices placed around the necks of enslaved individuals to restrain them during forced marches.
- 17. A method of packing enslaved people on ships to maximize numbers, resulting in higher mortality rates.