The technique used to assure discipline,prevent injury to the crew,and prevent suicide among Africans on the Atlantic Passage was to ________.

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Iron shackles were used to physically restrain Africans during the transatlantic journey. This was a method of discipline that prevented the enslaved individuals from being able to move around freely and potentially cause harm to themselves or others on the ship. It also made it difficult for them to attempt suicide by jumping overboard. Tightly packing them in hold might cause a different set of problems such as suffocation and other health issues. Killing any African who created unrest would have resulted in a loss of valuable cargo, and feeding and keeping them entertained might not have had the desired effect of maintaining discipline and preventing injury. Therefore, C is the correct answer.

The Technique Used to Assure Discipline,prevent Injury to the Crew,and