The Middle Passage - part 2

The transcript describes the harrowing conditions faced by enslaved individuals on a ship. Initially, they were chained to the deck with limited movement and poor sanitation. As the ship set sail, seasickness and foul smells worsened the situation. Over time, dysentery spread, leading to deaths among the chained men. The dead were thrown overboard, attracting sharks. Eventually, some enslaved individuals chose to jump overboard, preferring death over slavery.

What tragic events occurred as a result of dysentery on the ship?

What was the reaction of some men to the prospect of slavery, as described in the text?