They had to survive the "middle passage" and legions of cruelties and atrocities committed against them before they even faced the hardships of America. ... Many times they infused European inventions, such as Christianity, with their own brand of African worship, to create a culturally rich tradition that would sustain their needs and last the ages. ... Through the telling of stories, folklore and fiction these slaves illustrated for other slaves an array of experiences including, pre-slavery Africa, the "middle passage" (period of time that the slaves traveled in horrible conditions in a s...

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