9. It is now thought that at least 20 percent of the enslaved Africans transported by way of the Middle Passage died during the voyage. What conclusion can be drawn from this? A. The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage. B. There was no way to prevent illness among the enslaved Africans on such a long voyage. C. The enslaved Africans refused to care for themselves during the voyage. D. There was no way to keep all the enslaved Africans fed on such a long voyage. 10. 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? A. The slave ships were large enough and tried to get the enslaved Africans to the Americas quickly. B. The slave ships were poorly built and the enslaved Africans were not allowed outside during the voyage. C. The slave ships were overcrowded and the Africans were not treated like human beings. D. The slave ships were designed to be efficient and the enslaved Africans were treated fairly well.

9. It is now thought that at least 20 percent of the enslaved Africans transported by way of the Middle Passage died during the voyage. What conclusion can be drawn from this? A. The enslaved Africans were badly mistreated by the slavers during the voyage. B. There was no way to prevent illness among the enslaved Africans on such a long voyage. C. The enslaved Africans refused to care for themselves during the voyage. D. There was no way to keep all the enslaved Africans fed on such a long voyage. 10. 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? A. The slave ships were large enough and tried to get the enslaved Africans to the Americas quickly. B. The slave ships were poorly built and the enslaved Africans were not allowed outside during the voyage. C. The slave ships were overcrowded and the Africans were not treated like human beings. D. The slave ships were designed to be efficient and the enslaved Africans were treated fairly well.