Jon Henley writes, ‘’Haiti was responsible for over a third of the Atlantic slave trade for nearly a decade in the late 18th century. These men and women lived in appalling conditions; in Haiti, a slave had a 21-year life expectancy. Abuse was horrifying, and it was all too common." (Haiti: a long descent to hell, The Guardian).

ASSIGNMENT:

Explain what the evidence means in detail in your own words. Make sure a reader unfamiliar with the text would be able to understand you without confusion. Aim for 4-5 or more sentences.

2) Provide more supporting evidence, and explain. This can be paraphrased sources or quotations. Use MLA format.