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What was a slave auction?
A slave auction was the process used to sell slaves to slave owners. Slaves were presented and bid on like property.
Why were plantation owners concerned about the health of the slave children?
Because they were a financial investment. They would say "What am I bid for this healthy young slave?"
Why are people slaved?
because black people used to be a slave
Why are people becoming slaves?
because black people used to be a slave
How does the slave auction work?
In a slave auction, enslaved people are put up for bidding by auctioneers, and the highest bidder wins the right to purchase the enslaved person. Enslaved individuals are treated as property to be bought and sold to the highest bidder, perpetuating the dehumanization and exploitation of people. These auctions were a brutal and inhumane practice that occurred during the transatlantic slave trade and other historical periods of slavery.
Is there an auction site for new or used food concession trailers?
eBay offers used concession trailers online. People are able to bid on these.
What is the past particle of bid?
The past participle of "bid" is "bidden" or "bid."
What does it mean to place a bid?
To bid means to have multiple people placing different amounts of money on one item. Then the seller take the highest bid.
How were slaves inspected at the slave action?
Slaves at slave auctions were inspected physically by potential buyers for health, strength, and age. They were often made to open their mouths to check teeth, and were prodded and examined all over their body. This dehumanizing process allowed buyers to assess the value of the enslaved individuals they were purchasing.
How did the auctioning of slaves work?
During the transatlantic slave trade, slaves were usually auctioned off in public marketplaces where buyers would bid on individuals based on their physical abilities, skills, and health. The enslaved individuals would be inspected, paraded, and occasionally made to perform tasks to demonstrate their abilities before being sold to the highest bidder. The enslaved individuals had no say in the process and were treated as property to be bought and sold.
How slave were sell?
Slaves were SOLD by bids. If someone saw a slave they liked they would bid for it and the highest bidder would win. Think of EBAY only your right in front of the 'item' or in this case slave you would wish to buy. And they were sometimes very costly.
Where can one find information about bid or buy?
Bid or buy is a term used for places like ebay where you can either bid on an item or buy it outright for a higher price instead of taking a chance on losing the bid.
