Sought refuge in their families, religion and music
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They blended their languages, cultures, and religions to create something new.
they sought refuge in their families, religion, art and dance.
Nearly 20% of the People on Board has died. Slaves were treated harshly, slave owners whipped and beats the slaves.
The first Africans brought to Colonial America on English occupied territory came ashore at Point Comfort, today's Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. They were later transported to plantations including Jamestown. The White Lion, an English ship flying a Dutch Flag brought the first Africans to Virginia in August of 1619. The fist enslaved Africans were considered indentured servants but in 1661 the Virginia House of Burgess declared Africans to be slaves for life.
Life was mostly very bad for enslaved African Americans. They worked from sun up to sun down. Many were beaten daily with whips and the women were raped.