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What Was Life Like For African Americans Under Slavery?

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It was BAD! The slaves were carried by boats and were hung down so they could barely move. they got a break to stretch a leg but not for long. If one tried to rebel, they were treated even worse or, if nessessary, trown overboard. Today there is still a line of sharks in the Atlantic because they got free food over the years.
After they get to America, they were separated by their family and were whipped and tortured.
NOT GOOD!

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