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“The slaves were treated cruelly on ships during the transatlantic slave trade.enslaved Africans were kept in tight, cramped spaces on the ship, unable to even stand up. They were often chained and had to use buckets for basic needs. If anyone died, they were thrown overboard and eaten by sharks."

During the transatlantic slave trade, enslaved Africans were subjected to cruel treatment on ships. They were cramped in tight spaces, chained, and forced to use buckets for basic needs. Any deceased individuals were tossed overboard and eaten by sharks.