What Causes Slavery Forced Slaves To Resist Americanization

Lastly, slavery forced slaves to conform to American society, which distorted their knowledge of African origin. “The most obvious process of Americanization that enslaved Africans underwent was the adoption of English” (Samuel Livingston 221). Caused later generations of Africans to adopt the American language, instead of their native language. Further, separating themselves from their ancestral heritage. Additionally, slaves had to abide by American laws such as “slave codes” that created a social hierarchy of slaves and slave owners. However, if a slave became disobedient he or she would be beaten or whipped, until the owner had broken their spirits or killed them. Also, most slave became less likely to resist Americanization, after witnessing
another slave being punish. Therefore, as generation continued Africans became conditioned to identifying as black instead of African. This led to the distorted memory among African-American and their African origin.