... overcame the cycle of dependence, but not without the teaching initiated from their ancestors. Many slaves were encouraged by members of the previous generation to explore various aspects of their African ancestry, culture, and education. On most plantations, slaves were not allowed to educate their children. However, many chose to violate the laws of their masters and concentrated on teaching ... rather than that which they did for their owners. Learning of their ancestry and adapting their culture to conform to their restricted life as a slave resulted in a revolutionized culture for...

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