slave masters wanted to erase the slaves' cultural identity.
slave masters wanted to erase the slaves' cultural identity.
Traditional African Music carried information within the music. Information within a drumbeat could organize an army. General Sherman used drums to communicate with slaves during the Civil War. Slave owners did not want the slaves to go to war against them. They did not allow the slaves to use traditional African music because they did not want a slave uprising.
The African slaves contributed largely to jazz. This is a music that the African slaves and their ancestors brought and developed from their native land.
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Because of their nature, African Americans were regarded as being meant to be slaves.
slave masters wanted to erase the slaves' cultural identity.
Traditional African Music carried information within the music. Information within a drumbeat could organize an army. General Sherman used drums to communicate with slaves during the Civil War. Slave owners did not want the slaves to go to war against them. They did not allow the slaves to use traditional African music because they did not want a slave uprising.
Light skin is believed to have evolved in populations living in regions with less intense sunlight to help absorb more sunlight for vitamin D production. As humans migrated to regions with less sunlight, there was evolutionary pressure for lighter skin to support vitamin D synthesis. Over time, genetic mutations leading to lighter skin tones became more prevalent in these populations.
African slaves were brought to America to work for free and make a profit for their masters. They were also used to entertain, amuse and do whatever their master commanded them to do.
African slaves were brought to America to work for free and make a profit for their masters. They were also used to entertain, amuse and do whatever their master commanded them to do.
The first group of African slaves in the Americas and Caribbean region were brought by the Portuguese in the early 16th century. Portugal's initial involvement in the transatlantic slave trade set the foundation for the widespread forced labor system that followed.
Most slaves in America were introduced to Christianity by their white owners and were often taught a version of the religion that emphasized obedience and submission. However, many slaves also incorporated elements of African spiritual traditions into their Christian beliefs, creating a syncretic form of worship that included practices such as spirit possession and ritualistic dancing.
Christine E. Sears has written: 'American slaves and African masters' -- subject(s): Americans, Slavery, Slaves, History
Well, the slave masters were not always mean to their slaves. Some slave masters helped the slaves with their education which I think is pretty nice.
In the 1600's up to the end of the civil war, African slaves were not supposed to escape from their masters. If this happens, African slaves were to serve their master's for the rest of their lives.
yes, their masters controlled everything.if the slaves tried they would get whip or punished
no they arent kind to slaves