Despite Unimaginable Hardships, Slaves Were Able to Maintain a Sense

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Essay

Despite unimaginable hardships, slaves were able to maintain a sense of identity and a determination to attain freedom. Describe how slave culture aided those endeavors and drove slaves' desire for freedom. Be sure to consider African heritage and slave family life, folklore, and religious life in your response.

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