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What impact did enslaved Africans have on American culture?
What impact did enslaved Africans have on American culture?
- Their impact was limited to spiritual rituals and cultural artifacts.
- They had little to no influence on American culture.
- They had a widespread, deep-rooted influence on traditional folklore, cuisine, song, and dance. (correct)
- Their influence was primarily in the field of economics and wealth.
What happened to the traditional customs of enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?
What happened to the traditional customs of enslaved Africans during the Middle Passage?
- Their traditional customs had no impact on their experience during the Middle Passage.
- They were forced to abandon their traditional customs. (correct)
- They were allowed to practice their traditional customs freely.
- Their traditional customs were adapted and preserved.
How have the contributions of enslaved Africans been treated in American history?
How have the contributions of enslaved Africans been treated in American history?
- They have been whitewashed or receive little to no credit. (correct)
- They have been acknowledged but not widely recognized.
- They have been exaggerated and glorified.
- They have been fully acknowledged and celebrated.
In what ways did enslaved Africans contribute to the U.S.?
In what ways did enslaved Africans contribute to the U.S.?
What happened to the previous practices and wisdom of enslaved Africans upon arrival in the New World?
What happened to the previous practices and wisdom of enslaved Africans upon arrival in the New World?