The boat ride for enslaved Africans to the southern colonies, often referred to as the Middle Passage, was a harrowing and brutal experience. Slaves were packed tightly into ships, enduring cramped conditions, lack of sanitation, and minimal food and water. Many suffered from disease, and the journey could last several weeks, resulting in high mortality rates. The psychological trauma of being forcibly taken from their homeland compounded the physical suffering they endured during the voyage.
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