But herein the sad contradiction is stated: African slaves are used for political advantage but yet are not given the right of a citizen, to be free and vote. ... This was important for slave owners" safety since slaves had revolted and run away to join the British during the Revolution. ... Northern delegates pushed to end slave trade congressionally because it contrasted Americas" republican ideals, as Luther of Maryland said "It is inconsistent with the principle of the revolution and dishonorable to the American character to have such a feature in the Constitution". ...

• Word Count: 858
• Approx Pages: 3
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Many took advantage of their position to exploit slave women sexually. ... Enslaved African Americans developed a sense of racial identity. ... Yet through, storytelling, religion and music African Americans managed to preserve their culture. ... Spirituals - Were a genre of religious folk song founded in American black and white musical traditions. ... During the decades following the American Revolution, however, Christianity was increasingly central to the slaves" cultura...

• Word Count: 2002
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate