Question

How was the treatment of slaves different in West African cultures than in the Atlantic slave trade?

A. In West African cultures, slaves were considered the upper class, while in the Atlantic slave trade, they were the lower class.
B. In West African cultures, slaves were constantly whipped, while in the Atlantic slave trade, they were given more care.
C. In West African cultures slaves were treated like people, while in the Atlantic slave trade they were treated like property.
D. In West African cultures, slaves were allowed to eat with their masters, while in the Atlantic slave trade, they were not.

Answer 1

In West African cultures slaves were treated like people, while in the Atlantic slave trade they were treated like property.

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Answer 2

The treatment of slaves were different in West African culture than in the Atlantic slave trade and it can be understood from the fact that in West African cultures slaves were treated like people, while in Atlantic slave trade they were treated like property. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C".