Question

question 1 (1 point)
the brutal conditions and dehumanization of the middle passage were considered by slavers to serve what function beyond simple transport?
to encourage the development of new languages among the captives to prevent rebellion.
to ensure exposure to illness prior to arrival in the americas.
to intentionally break the spirit and cultural identity of the captives, psychologically preparing them for total servitude.
to test the physical endurance of the captives to ensure a stronger workforce.
question 2 (1 point)
the high mortality rate on the slave ships was primarily due to:
mutinies and revolts by the enslaved people.
widespread disease, suffocation, suicide, and unhygienic conditions.
battles with competing slave ships on the open sea.
attacks by sharks that followed the ships.
question 3 (1 point)
while enslaved people could not bring possessions with them to the americas, they did bring traditions and practices that would become part of western culture.
true
false
question 4 (1 point)
historians estimate that a significant percentage of enslaved africans died during the voyage of the middle passage. this high mortality rate was primarily due to:
disease, malnourishment, suffocation, and extreme brutality resulting from the

Explanation:

• Question 1: The brutal conditions of the Middle Passage were designed to break the captives' spirits and cultural identities, making them more submissive to servitude.
• Question 2: The high mortality rate on slave ships was mainly due to disease, suffocation, suicide, and unhygienic conditions.
• Question 3: Enslaved people brought traditions and practices that influenced Western culture.
• Question 4: The high mortality rate during the Middle Passage was primarily due to disease, malnourishment, suffocation, and extreme brutality.

Answer:

• Question 1: To intentionally break the spirit and cultural identity of the captives, psychologically preparing them for total servitude.
• Question 2: Widespread disease, suffocation, suicide, and unhygienic conditions.
• Question 3: True
• Question 4: Disease, malnourishment, suffocation, and extreme brutality resulting from the