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Investigate the influence of the forced migration of captive Africans to the New World with regard to culture and commerce. How did forced migration directly lend to creating a new culture?(1 point)
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The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
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The correct response is:
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The forced migration of captive Africans to the New World had a significant influence on culture and commerce. The forced migration directly contributed to the creation of a new culture through several factors.
Firstly, the forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the formation of an African diaspora. Enslaved Africans were taken from different regions of Africa and brought to various parts of the New World, resulting in a mixing and blending of African cultural practices, languages, and traditions. This interaction among different African groups and their subsequent interactions with people from different backgrounds, such as indigenous populations and European colonizers, contributed to the development of a new culture that incorporated elements from their African roots but also reflected the realities and challenges of their new environment.
Secondly, while the creation of a new culture did occur, it was limited due to resistance from enslaved Africans in adopting Christianity and aspects of European culture. Enslaved Africans often resisted assimilation into European cultural practices and maintained their own religious beliefs, languages, and cultural customs. While there were instances where enslaved Africans were forced to adopt aspects of European culture, such as the English language, many aspects of their African heritage persisted and continued to shape their new culture.
It is important to note that the creation of a new culture did not entail a complete abandonment of traditional African culture. Rather, a new culture emerged that incorporated elements from both African and European cultures. Enslaved Africans adapted and transformed certain aspects of European culture to suit their own purposes and needs, resulting in new forms of expression, music, dance, and art.
Lastly, the expectations of Europeans for enslaved Africans to assimilate into European values, such as the use of proper English and Christianity, also played a role in the creation of a new culture. In order to gain respect and navigate their new social environment, enslaved Africans had to negotiate their cultural identities. As a result, a distinct culture emerged that blended African traditions with European influences, creating a unique and hybrid cultural expression.
Overall, the forced migration of captive Africans to the New World directly contributed to the creation of a new culture through the blending of African cultural practices, interactions with different groups, resistance to assimilation, and the negotiation of cultural identities within the context of slavery.