How did their enslavement affect the culture of many African Americans during the colonial era?
A) Many African Americans worked to preserve their culture despite the constraints of slavery.
B) Many African Americans were openly hostile toward colonial culture and traditions.
C) Many African Americans did not understand colonial customs and so disregarded them.
D) Many African Americans pretended to adopt colonial customs while secretly maintaining their own traditions.
E) Many African Americans disregarded their traditions and adopted colonial customs in order to "fit in."
Ans: A) Many African Americans worked to preserve their culture despite the constraints of slavery.
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