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Before the Civil War, slavery was practiced in the United States. A great majority of these slaves were treated badly and with no respect. The article “The Slaves are put in stalls like cattle,” is a story that James Martin, tells. This article is one that is most typical if the other slaves that lived during this time. Martin was born on a plantation in Virginia in 1847. Like most slaves, he was born into slavery. Martin describes that during auction time, the slaves are “put in stalls like the pens they use for cattle.” There is a sheet that covers the front og the stall so that the bidders wouldn’t be able to see the “stock.” The overseer has