Spirituals

spirituals Before 1865 Almost all the first Africans who arrived in the bleak World were slaves. They came from several regions of the African West Coast. Their ways of living(a) were described by slaves themselves, in some narratives. They had to work both in groves or in town. Slavery was an important step to the fore facing Churches, as slaves were allowed to meet for Christian services. Some Christian ministers, such as J. D. Long, wrote against slavery. Rural slaves used to stay aft(prenominal) the regular worship services, in churches or in plantation praise houses, for singing and dancing.

But, slaveholders did not allow dancing and playing drums, as usual in Africa. They also had meetings at orphic places (camp meetings, bush meetings), because they needed to meet one other and share their joys, pains and hopes. In rural meetings, thousands slaves were gathered and listened to gypsy preachers, and sang spirituals, for hours. In the late 1700s, they sang t...If you want to concentrate a full essay, order it on our website: Ordercustompaper.com

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