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Investigate the influence of the forced migration of captive Africans to the New World with regard to culture and commerce. How did forced migration directly lend to creating a new culture?(1 point)
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Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.
Europeans expected enslaved Africans to use proper English and Christianity to earn respect, contributing to the creation of a new culture.

A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.
A new culture emerged that completely abandoned traditional African culture.

The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.
The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.

The creation of new culture was limited, as enslaved Africans did not want to adopt Christianity and aspects of European culture.

Answer 1

The best response to the question about how forced migration influenced the creation of a new culture is:

The forced migration of enslaved Africans led to the creation of an African diaspora.

This statement highlights the significant impact of the forced migration of enslaved Africans in developing a unique and blended culture in the New World, while also recognizing the ongoing influence of African traditions, languages, and social structures that persisted despite the constraints imposed by slavery. The African diaspora encompasses the varied cultural expressions that emerged from this forced migration, including music, religion, cuisine, and communal practices that drew from both African roots and new influences encountered in the Americas.