Between 1820 and 1860, roughly 200,000 persons were sold and transported throughout each of those decades. Over a million African Americans were counted in the 1800 census, and over 900,000 of them were slaves.
A total of 4.4 million African Americans lived in the United States by 1860, and 3.95 million of them were held in bonds.
Enslaved persons might be sold using one of two methods: During an auction, enslaved persons were sold to the highest bidder, either individually or in lots. The slaves were housed in an enclosure together in a scramble. The captain received a certain amount up front from buyers.
To cover up sores and wounds brought on by the circumstances on board, they bathed, shaved, and applied palm oil to them.
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