The impact of the transatlantic slave trade on slaves Flashcards
1
Q
how did slaves try to keep their african culture
A
through certain songs,music,dances,stories
2
Q
what did they do while they worked
A
they sang religious songs
3
Q
what instruments did they make
A
the drums and the banjo
4
Q
what were they forbidded to do
A
speak african languages
5
Q
what were the owners scared of
A
revolts/uprissings so they banned using drums because they thought certain rymths could sent messages
6
Q
what music did the slaves make
A
blues
jazz
7
Q
what were slaves forced into and how did this go wrong
A
they were forced 2 go to church
they deserved to be free
sang songs about going to heaven and finally being free
8
Q
who is Brer rabbit
A
storries about hardship rabbit tricks owner told to children gave hope rebelled against slavery in this way owners didn't realise
