After Ben read the excerpts and showed us some images, I was shocked. I have heard about slaves being so packed together on a ship, but I never seen such an image. The poor slaves had no room what so ever. They felt so much discomfort in those horrible conditions.
I don't understand why the English would be so cruel. The way I see it, if they wanted the slaves to work for them and make themselves rich, they could have at least treated the slaves like humans. They could have given them food that would of filled them up so they could have strength to work. They expected so much out of them, and wanted a fast result, but they never gave them time to really rest and actually eat.
It's sad to think of how the slaves were treated. And what really makes me mad is the English called themselves "Christians." They didn't obey God's law which they believed in. They were hypocrites. It makes me realize how lucky I am today, living in a free country, having freedom of speech, and not being forced to work. My mouth can be heard if I have something to say and no one can control me.
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