The document discusses the development of African-American culture from the period of slavery in colonial America. It notes that slavery began slowly but increased dramatically after 1675 as the slave population grew to meet labor demands on plantations. During this period, African cultural practices mixed with European and Native American influences to form a distinct African-American culture, seen in musical traditions, folk tales, Christianity and language. While slaves were found across British North America, the South developed a "slave society" dependent on the institution of slavery more so than other regions.