Contributions of African American Slaves

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How did African American slaves contribute to agricultural development in the United States?

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By introducing new crops like rice and indigo

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Which musical genre was heavily influenced by African American slaves' cultural contributions?

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Jazz

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What role did African American slaves play in the Civil War?

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They worked as spies and soldiers for the Union

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How did African American slaves influence local economies in Florida?

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By working on plantations and contributing to the agricultural economy

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In what way did African American slaves contribute to craftsmanship and trades?

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By building houses, buildings, roads. Creating intricate quilts and ironworks