Illustration: "The First Slave Auction at New Amsterdam in 1655," by Howard Pyle, courtesy of the Granger Collection, New York.

Directions:  Answers these questions based on the picture above and your knowledge of social studies. 

1.  What is the name of this drawing?  Describe what is happening in this picture.

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What's happening:__________________________________________
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2.  Why are there no women in the crowd?

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3.  Look at the man with the red vest who is standing next to a store.  What does this store sell?

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