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Sentences with BARRACOONS

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Sentences

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"The slaves were kept in barracoons before being transported to plantations."
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"The barracoons were crowded and filthy, making conditions unbearable for the captives."
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"Many slaves lost their lives due to harsh treatment in the barracoons."
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"The abolitionist movement sought to expose the horrors of the barracoons."
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"Historians often refer to barracoons as symbols of the transatlantic slave trade."
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"Slave traders profited immensely from the sale of slaves held in barracoons."
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"The barracoons were heavily guarded to prevent slave uprisings."
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"Slave families were separated upon entering the barracoons, causing immense suffering."
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"The barracoons were located near the coast to facilitate slave transportation."
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"The conditions in the barracoons were inhumane and violated basic human rights."
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"Captives in the barracoons were often subjected to physical and psychological abuse."
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"The barracoons were typically constructed with temporary and flimsy materials."
13
"Slave traders would inspect the captives in the barracoons before making their purchases."
14
"The barracoons served as holding areas for slaves awaiting transportation to the New World."
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"Visiting the ruins of the barracoons serves as a stark reminder of the horrors of slavery."
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"Efforts were made to dismantle the barracoons as the abolitionist movement gained momentum."
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"The barracoons were designed to maximize the number of slaves that could be held in a confined space."
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"Survivors of the barracoons often faced lifelong trauma and had to rebuild their lives from scratch."
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"The barracoons were part of a lucrative industry that dehumanized countless individuals."
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"Sailing ships would transport slaves from the barracoons across the Atlantic Ocean."
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