Slavery: Phases of the Slave Trade

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