African slaves often used Christian hymns to communicate. The slaves used these hymns in order to communicate coded messages to each other about their conditions, and possible avenues for escape. The slaves' overseers thought that the slaves were simply singing religious songs and were not able to recognize the messages hidden within these songs. These hymns had an influence on the later musical style of the African American spiritual.
They are fearful about "runaway" conventions making unwanted changes.
The process of constitution change is a political process and therefore there is always a risk of run away conventions coming up with unwanted and sometimes undesirable changes.
Answer:
Explanation:
Historical Context: Rights of a British Colonies
Point of view: James Otis or First Person
Audience: British Colonies
Purpose: To provide Info on British colony rights and what they want
Answer: C. <u>Maria Theresa</u>
Explanation: In the 1740's this lady came to the Austrian throne and proved a capable leader.
