Which 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) It is estimated that just over half the slaves died on the journey.

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The mortality rate during the Middle Passage was high, but it was not as high as "just over half." Estimates suggest that about 10-15% of enslaved Africans died during the journey.

Which Was Not True of the Middle Passage