Question

What hardships did African slaves endure on the Middle Passage?

Answer 1

Epidemics of fever, dysentery (the 'flux') and smallpox were frequent. Captives endured these conditions for about two months, sometimes longer.

Answer 2

extreme temperatures, harsh weather, filthy living conditions, and contagious diseases

Step-by-step explanation:

Once on board, crewmembers segregated enslaved Africans by gender and then chained and packed them closely together in ship holds. Those are not the best conditions to be in for that long.