Were African languages ever passed down through generations? If so, how long did they survive?
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Did slaves in the New World brought from Africa retain their native languages?
When did Slaves in the USA learn English?
What languages did slaves speak when they were first brought to the U.S. from Africa and what happened to those languages over time?
How long did slaves in America retain their specific tribal identities/religions/languages?