What was a common characteristic of a typical slave ship?
A) Slaves were separated by class position to prevent rebellion.
B) Slave captains packed their ships as tightly as possible to maximize profit.
C) Mortality rates were very low due to the presence of many Africans.
D) Slave ships were generally poorly constructed, and were more likely to fall apart at sea.
Answer: B
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