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Slavery in American Culture

Question 4 • LPS US History I (CR) - MP2

After the Second Great Awakening, most enslaved African Americans

Answer
A
followed African religions but included some Christian rituals.
B
ignored Christianity and solely followed African religions.
C
ignored African traditions and solely practiced Christianity.
D
followed Christianity but integrated some African traditions into it.

Explanation

Many enslaved African Americans adopted Christianity, especially as the Second Great Awakening spread evangelical religion. They often interpreted Christian teachings through their own experiences and incorporated African cultural traditions into worship, rather than abandoning those traditions entirely. Thus, the best choice is “followed Christianity but integrated some African traditions into it.”

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