1. Slavery and Africian Culture
"An African-American female slave would be effectively head of household even where there was a known and partially responsible father any master or mistress-supplied child welfare assistance went through the mother, and therefore strengthened the role, power, and economic position of the mother (internet)" The bonds developed by many slaves on the voyage across the Middle Passage continued and developed becoming a primary source of social organization that continued for decades. ... Living in such close proximity to whites began to influence some of the cultural habits of the slaves this co...
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