Explain the Importance of African Influences and of Religion in the Emergence

question 9

Essay

Explain the importance of African influences and of religion in the emergence of a distinctive African American culture. How did slaves' culture in general, and African influences and religion in particular, help slaves survive the ordeal of slavery?

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Definitions:

Quantity Demanded

In economics, the total amount of a good or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Income

The financial gain received by an individual or household, usually derived from work, investments, or other sources, over a period.

Own Price Elasticity

The responsiveness of the quantity demanded of a good to a change in its own price, holding other factors constant.

Delicacy Market

A sector of the food industry focused on selling rare, expensive, or gourmet items considered highly desirable.