How were slaves sold once they reached the americas? by lottery to anyone who could afford a ticket by family groups on the auction block by one or in groups on the auction block to plantation owners who had previously placed orders

The correct answer is C) by one or in groups on the auction block.

The way slaves were sold once they reached the Americas was by one or in groups on the auction block.

Once the slaves arrived, the crew of the ship prepared the African slaves for sale. They were sold directly to the landlords or the slaves were sold in auctions. Yes, very cruel scenario because families were split. Many slaves arrived in America in poor health conditions due to the lack of nutrition and the unhealthy conditions of the ship. Most of the time the places where they were put in the ship were very crowded.  

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