How were the African slaves treated during the middle passage?

During the Middle Passage, African slaves were subjected to horrific conditions, characterized by overcrowding, malnutrition, and disease aboard slave ships. They were often chained together with little room to move, leading to high mortality rates due to illness and despair. The journey could last several weeks, and many slaves faced brutal treatment from the crew, including physical abuse and psychological torment. As a result, the Middle Passage became a symbol of the inhumanity and suffering inherent in the transatlantic slave trade.