"domestic servants or as dockworkers and laundresses". (Taylor 333). On top of all that, the slaves were often discouraged to marry and have children. In the masters' eyes, children presented another mouth to feed as well as other expenses. This created a very tough scenario for the African culture. The African slaves in the north were vastly outnumbered, which in itself will spurn adjustment. When surrounded by a new environment, humans soon adapt to their surroundings. A good example is that of accents in speech. Over time, one's accent will melt away. Similarly, when the African slaves were constantly surrounded by America
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