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Slave Auction Quickquiz

 

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1. Slaves were sold by auction.
2. Slave families were always kept together.
3. Slave auctions were advertised with posters.
4. Slaves were taken to hotels for a rest before the auction.
5. Slaves were branded with a hot iron to mark them as slaves.
6. Grease and tar were used to make the slaves look healthy.
7. Potential buyers did not see the slaves before they bought them.
8. Fit, young slaves fetched the highest prices.
9. Buyers rushed and grabbed the slaves they wanted in the 'grab and go' auction.
10. Very young, old and sickly slaves were the last to be sold.


 

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