Question

What role did religion play in the lives of many enslaved people?

Answer 1

Religion played a deep role in the lives of Slaves during the start of the 1740’s.  It brought blacks and whites together to share their religion and join together in worshiping God.  Religious Revival began in 1740 called the Great Awakening which swept through the North and South all through the 1780’s.  There is no doubt that Religion was a major breakthrough in reminded people that slavery was not compatible with Christianity, an argument that a Quaker John Woolman made in his argument against slavery.  The Great Awakening Revival did not generally challenge slavery, but was able to get people from both races to join together and enjoy their religion.