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Africans
When enslaved Africans were introduced on the
plantations in the Caribbean there already
existed systems of enslavement in Africa
Coastal arrangements
In order that the largest possible cargo might be carried, the African captives were
wedged horizontally, chained to low-lying platforms stacked in tiers, with an average
individual space allotment of 6 feet by 16 inches wide (183 by 41 cm). Unable to stand
erect or turn over, many slaves died in this position.
From the time of their capture, the captives
resisted
Revolted/mutinied
Many died
Overcrowding Depression
Suicide
Difficult to estimate the deaths
Death rate
20% during early period 17th to early 18th century