Most slave ship captains were paid for each slave they started the journey with, regardless of whether they survived the journey to the Americas or not. For this reason, most captains were " packers," cramming as many people on board as possible If a slave died on board, or showed signs of illness, they would be tossed overboard. were used as 'proof of purchase.'

agree with wilson that weakening the treaty would threaten world peace.

sep 30, 2009 - what is the best description of trade among northwest indians prior to the best answer: 1, indians traded among numerous groups for goods that came from indian government was strong and centered authority in an elected chief. a shaman as the white man called him was a healer and nothing else.