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Read the following excerpt from the August 1765 logbook of the Rhode Island slave ship *Sally*, commanded by Captain Esek Hopkins:

*August 21: [...] the slaves rose on us, we was obliged to fire on them and destroyed 8 of them, and several more wounded. [...]*
*August 22: [...] slaves very unruly, we was obliged to keep them in close irons. [...]*
*August 28: [...] the slaves rose on us again, we was obliged to fire on them and killed one...*

Based on this logbook entry, which of the following conclusions is best supported regarding the nature of resistance during the Middle Passage?

  1. Enslaved Africans actively and repeatedly initiated overt uprisings to reclaim their freedom, even when facing lethal retaliation.Cevap
  2. B
    Resistance was rare and easily suppressed once ship crews implemented physical restraints like iron shackles.
  3. C
    Rebellions were only attempted during the initial embarkation phase of a transatlantic voyage.
  4. D
    Captives restricted their resistance to covert actions due to the impossibility of launching direct confrontations on board.

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Enslaved Africans actively and repeatedly initiated overt uprisings to reclaim their freedom, even when facing lethal retaliation.
The correct answer is correct because the primary source document shows that the captives rose in rebellion on August 21 and, despite casualties and being placed in irons, rebelled again on August 28. This demonstrates that enslaved Africans actively, overtly, and repeatedly fought for their freedom during the Middle Passage.

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1
Analyze the historical source provided in the prompt.
The logbook of the ship *Sally* records two separate instances (August 21 and August 28) where the enslaved captives rose up against the crew, prompting the crew to use deadly force.
Understanding the timeline and actions described in the text is necessary to evaluate the statements.
2
Evaluate the choices against the evidence in the source.
The persistent attempts to revolt, even after the death of eight individuals and being placed in close irons, demonstrate active agency and repeated resistance.
This helps identify the option that accurately aligns with historical evidence of Middle Passage resistance.

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Middle Passage Resistance and Agency
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