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Why did many slaves die during the middle passage voyage from Africa to the Americans
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Why did many slaves die during the middle passage voyage from Africa to the Americans

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Disease and starvation were the largest two reasons.

Illness spread very quickly on the ship door to poor conditions and many slaves living in close quarters.
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