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.
He was banned because he was found guilty in court. He was found guilty of spreading "dangerous" ideas. He was against cruel punishment.
Answer:
D. town meetings
Explanation:
The Puritans loved their town meetings, many towns held on town meeting every monday at 8 a.m.
Puritans wanted as many people as possible to participate in the civic process to encourage stability and respect for the law. The democratic town meeting also provided legitimacy to rules that some might otherwise have found unjust. Attendance was mandatory and fines imposed on those who were absent.