1. Religion in the Era of the Slave Trade
Naturally when people are faced with obstacles that they perceive to be insurmountable they turn to some form of higher power for guidance. ... They also created dances and songs to not only complement their beliefs and practices but strengthen the morale of the people. ... The slave masters instilled Christian ideals by forcing their slaves to go to church and learn the Holy Scripture. ... Missionaries also scornfully looked down on African religious practices such as their dancing and practice of polygamy. ...
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