The 'Middle Passage' of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade is best described as:
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Correct answer: The maritime crossing of enslaved Africans across the Atlantic
The Middle Passage was the central leg of the triangular trade, characterized by extremely high mortality rates and brutal conditions. It lasted anywhere from one to six months depending on weather and destination.
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