Asked by Patricio Navarro on May 02, 2024

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What religion did the majority of enslaved African people in North America practice in the eighteenth century?

A) Catholicism
B) Islam
C) Judaism
D) traditional African religions
E) Protestantism

Enslaved African People

Individuals of African descent who were forcibly brought under control and used for labor, predominantly in the Americas, during the transatlantic slave trade period.

Eighteenth Century

The period from 1701 to 1800 in the Gregorian calendar, known for its significant developments in Enlightenment thought, political revolutions, and the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.

  • Acknowledge the diversity present within enslaved populations across various regions and the emergence of distinctive African-American cultures.
  • Recognize the critical roles that religion and religious institutions held in shaping political and social landscapes during the colonial era.
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Heather Urig-CarlMay 03, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The majority of enslaved African people in North America practiced traditional African religions, which varied greatly depending on the specific ethnic group and region of Africa from which they originated. While a small percentage may have practiced Islam or Christianity (including Catholicism or Protestantism), the overall trend was toward retaining some aspects of their ancestral beliefs and incorporating them into their new lives as slaves.