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Essay heading: Less Thanhuman
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The slaves’ holding quarters were so hot and humid that the floor of their rooms were covered with layers of dirty blood and mucus. The stench of rotting bodies and pungent body odors contributed to the intolerable environment. Slaves were common victims of rape as well. White men named the prettiest girls on the ship Black Venus... displayed 300 characters
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White men named the prettiest girls on the ship Black Venus. A Black Venus was allowed to stay above deck so the white men could have their way with them. Because the journey was so long and disease was easily contracted, about 10 to 20 percent died on the way to the Americas. This is only a little of the harsh treatment slaves had to endure... displayed next 300 characters
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