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CLEP US History I

Category - Society

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Which of the following statements is true of the first generations of enslaved Africans in America?
  1. They quickly adopted Christianity to conform to their new culture.
  2. They maintained their religion as much as possible to preserve their culture.
  3. They were indifferent to spiritual matters.
  4. Few had established religion in Africa.
  5. African religious influences began to shape mainstream Christianity.
Explanation
Answer: B - The first generations of African Americans maintained as much of their previous religious traditions as they could. While their masters often discouraged these practices, the first few generations were able to maintain them as well as their native languages. However, over time the enslaved population was converted to Christianity.
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