5. Transportation Practices
Transportation of enslaved individuals was a crucial aspect of Franklin & Armfield’s operations, often conducted under brutal conditions. They primarily used railroads and riverboats to facilitate the movement of large groups across states, ensuring swift transit to maximize profits.
Enslaved people were often shackled and crammed into tight spaces, enduring long journeys marked by inadequate food and harsh treatment. In addition to these methods, they employed overland routes, where enslaved individuals marched in chains, vulnerable to physical abuse and exhaustion. Such inhumane transportation practices underscored the callousness of the slave trade and the disregard for human life.
