Question

What evidence does the author use to support his claim that conditions on slave ships were inhumane? check all that apply?

Answer 1

a.People were chained together.

b.Many jumped into the sea rather than endure the conditions.

c.Some people were flogged unmercifully

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The author uses an appeal to the conditions on the ship to support his claim. He cites the fact that the slaves were secured body to body on an international journey and were given little to no food, while being exposed to a plethura of disease each day. It was a true miracle that slaves were able to survive such conditions.