Songs of the Great Migration

What did African Americans bring with them from their own culture in Africa?

• Music

• Instruments

• Dance

• Religion

What is a gourd?

• A guitar-like instrument with one string

• A large fruit with hard skin

• A type of dance

• A city where former slaves settled

Which instrument from African culture became popular in America?

• Guitar

• Diddley bow

• Banjo

• Piano

A religious song and dance brought to American from West Africa

• disco

• techno

• spirituals

• rock and roll

Why did Harriet Tubman sings songs to slaves in the fields?

• To make them happy

• To make them work harder

• To let them know she could help them escape

• To try and join them

The songs and instruments from _________ influenced many different American groups.

The Underground Railroad helped slaves do what?

• Go on vacation

• Become slave owners

• Work harder

• Escape

The Fugitive Slave Act made what illegal?

• Harboring a runaway slave

• Helping slaves escape

• Slavery

• Turning a runaway slave into police

Which country did a lot of slaves escape to?

• Africa

• England

• Canada

• Mexico

What music genres were influenced by African music?

• Rock and roll

• Hip hop

• Country

• Jazz