What is a slave scramble?

Answer 1

slaves brought to the Americas were distributed in different ways . one method , which must have been horrifying to the newly arrived slaves , was known as a 'scramble'. When the slave ships reached port their cargoes were herded together to be sold , either on deck or in nearby yard . Sometimes they were sold at a fixed price per head , rather than being auctioned , and the purchasers would rush upon them , grabbing those they want to buy.

Answer 2

A slave scramble refers to the chaotic and violent competition among potential owners to acquire enslaved individuals being sold at an auction. This practice was common during the transatlantic slave trade, particularly in regions such as the American South.