LIFE IN ANTEBELLUM AMERICA 1807 1861
SLAVERY IN AMERICA COTTON SLAVE TRADE AND THE SOUTHERN RESPONSE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To entertain enslavers (masters) in the Big House
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To pass the time because they were bored.
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Express dreams and frustrations.
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To influence popular culture and entertain.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Music was a way for slaves to express their feelings whether it was sorrow, joy, inspiration or hope. Songs were passed down from generation to generation throughout slavery. These songs were influenced by African and religious traditions and would later form the basis for what is known as “Negro Spirituals”.
Detailed explanation-2: -One musical genre that has roots back to the days of slavery is gospel music. As slaves became Christians, a religion forced upon them, they began singing hymns later termed spirituals. These spirituals later evolved into gospel music. With the abolition of slavery, a new form of music began to emerge.
Detailed explanation-3: -Spirituals (formerly called Negro Spirituals) were the main religious songs of enslaved people of North America. These songs were sung in churches, cotton fields, and as “signal songs” on the Underground Railroad.