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.
Answer should be roughly 600 words and should include several examples from the textbook and/or document reader where relevant, as well as analysis that explains how your examples support your argument.
