How did hunger strikes by enslaved Africans affect slaveholders during the Middle Passage?
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The hunger strikes by enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage affected the slaveholders in the following way;
Slaveholders knew that an enslaved person weakened by hunger could be sold for less money.
This hunger strike was a major shock for them as it was affecting their business. The African slaves were getting weak and the slaveholders were unable to earn as much they did earlier. Hence, they had to negotiate with the African slaves.
The hunger strikes by enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage affected the slaveholders in the following way;
Slaveholders knew that an enslaved person weakened by hunger could be sold for less money.
This hunger strike was a major shock for them as it was affecting their business. The African slaves were getting weak and the slaveholders were unable to earn as much they did earlier. Hence, they had to negotiate with the African slaves.
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