Which of the following was NOT true of the middle passage?
A)Sick slaves were thrown overboard to try to prevent the spread of diseases.
B)Slaves were kept mostly below deck, away from fresh air.
C)Slaves from several different tribes were packed on the same ship, making them feel even more cut off from everything familiar.
D)The trip usually lasted from four to eight weeks.
E)Slave traders divided the slaves into groups based on the regions of the New World where they would be employed.

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Slave traders during the Middle Passage did not typically divide slaves based on the regions of the New World where they would be employed. The primary concern was to transport as many slaves as possible, regardless of their ultimate destination. The division of slaves based on employment regions would have been impractical and was not a consideration during the journey.

Which of the Following Was NOT True of the Middle