Since they came from multiple states of Africa which had diverse languages and cultures, having a common religion gave them something to hold onto. The slave could have no honor and no independent social existence. Only the master’s name and his worth could be defended. These were the new conditions in the Americas endured by the slaves, but it gave them a sense of unification and togetherness against the misery. The slaves had to abide by having no individual personalities due to the commitment-oriented nature toward their …show more content…
Though it somehow improved Africa’s coastal navigation infrastructure which gave them access to international trade routes. When the Europeans brought the Africans to the Americas as slaves, in order to ensure submission to the slaveholders, many were converted using profound religious doctrines and were racially discriminated with the notion of alleged ‘White Supremacy’. Yet, it was considered significant. A common religion unified African slaves that had distinguished cultures and languages earlier, and to survive the wrath of their masters. When the slaves were made to learn the language of their master and disregard their own, the slaves were able to comprehend that their labors and lives have become of considerable value than before. Consequently, they were rest assured of a bare minimum of food, shelter, and clothing for their survival in the Americas as