Question

Which of these describes how African traditions were incorporated into the many new churches that freedmen organized after the Civil War?

A.The services were conducted in Latin.
B.Most services took place outside.
C.Men and women were separated from one another during services.
D.Singing, playing drums, and dancing were part of the services.

Answer 1

I think that It would be D. because they were very skilled musicians and had a new rhythm to the music that we hadn't heard before.

Answer 2

Option D. Singing, playing drums, and dancing were part of the services.

Step-by-step explanation:

After African-Amercians were considered free after Civil War, many would make use of their musical skills acquired by their African oral traditions, which were nurtured during slavery, and encouraged the use of music to pass on history, teach lessons, ease suffering, and convey spiritual messages.