Question

How did African slaves build strong community ties with one another in the Americas?

Answer 1

They drew elements from different African cultures to create a new culture they could all participate in

Answer 2

The Slaves were brought from Africa by various ethnic groups accompanied by their beliefs and rituals. However, all these elements went through a process of assimilation, where much of their cultural values were preserved as well as the images of previous myths that were associated with saints, the taste for music, for dancing. Religion can also act as motivation and justify movements of interaction and social accommodation. Soon the natives had their gods to make them feel strengthened and united.