"Slave and free black parents kept their heritage alive by telling stories about their African ancestors. To help slave children cope with slavery, older slaves told tales that often taught a lesson or made a joke on their white masters. They celebrated happy occasions with music and dance brought from Africa. Many foods eaten in Colonial Williamsburg had African roots."
A Slaves kept their heritage alive.
B Slaves made jokes about their masters.
C Slaves had happy occasions too.
D Slaves' ancestors brought recipes from Africa.
