The only two European immigrant groups that remained isolated were the Germans and the Jews "the Germans being feared because their massive numbers and different language posed a threat to the dominance of the nascent pseudo-English culture, and the Jews being excluded because of their faith. ... The years from 1700-1750 saw a dramatic rise in the African slave population, with more than 250,000 being forcibly transplanted to the American continent. The demographic impact cannot be overstated: southern colonies that were almost completely devoid of Africans in 1680 were 30-40% slaves by 1...

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Using the simplest language, and taking advantage of human guilt, these preachers greatly helped in the rise of church attendance, creating vivid images of Hell, and stating that no longer was there the elite, everyone could have salvation if they redeemed their sins now. They spread their message out to all, to the simplest country folk, and even women and African American slaves, increasing church attendance to the extent that sermons were needed to be preached outdoors, turning the sermons to theatrical performances. ...

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Calypso strong ties to the traditional carnival celebration also provide a strong source of continuity for the musical genre along with folk song and African and Indian based classical forms, cross –cultural has so much closeness with calypso music calypso drew upon African and French influences and became the voice of the people. ... Cynthia Mahabir about the usage of aggressive and confrontational language in calypso music was used as a powerful form of political protest and organization. ...

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