Inhumanity Of Slavery

In the late 18th century, the slave trade became a cornerstone within the British economy, making the enslavement and brutalization of African people worsen as a result. Merchants and slave traders would abduct and sell African people, ripping them away from their families and country, and stacked them into highly compacted and confining ships, where they would be neglected of food and proper hygiene. Slaves were on the verge of death throughout their overseas journey, and some even attempted suicide by throwing themselves overboard; however, despite their efforts, they would be caught and brutalize for trying to escape their cruel fate. Even with this inhumane treatment to slaves, slavery was still a controversial issue within England. Pro-slavery activists turned a blind eye to the cruelty of the Middle Passage and viewed slavery as an opportunity for African people to have guaranteed work and health care, and be introduced to the beliefs of Christianity.