One continuity in migrations in the Americas and Europe was the introduction of new cultures or the addition of aspects of culture. According to Merriam-Webster, one possible definition of culture is: “Knowledge of and taste for the fine arts, humanities, and general aspects of science as distinguished from professional and technical skills.” The African diaspora, which included parts of the late 1700s and early 1800s, was the relocation of more than 16 million Africans who were used as slaves. Even though they led a hard life working, they carved out their own identity, a mix of European, American and African customs. This included the creation of creole languages, a blend of European and African languages ​​such as Gullah and Geechee. Many were Christians or converted to Christianity and also added their own blend of drumming and dancing to create a unique syncretic religion. One of the most distinctive parts of the African American identity was the music that originated on the plantations and paved the way to become the modern blues, jazz, and soul music known today. These traditions were created to preserve the history of Africans who suffered for years due to the slave trade and because of this their stories are unforgettable. By 1848, the migration had given birth to a new piece of culture, a book, and a movement. The early 1700s marked the introduction of industrialization which was prominent in a politically stable Britain. The growing demand for products such as cotton has encouraged people living in rural areas to come and work and live in cities. This type of migration, known as urbanization, exposed horrific environmental and living conditions in which diseases spread, families lived in overcrowded apartments, and pollution affected the air... middle of paper... NGOs and protested as some decided that purchasing slaves was a risky and expensive investment while the money could be invested cheaply and safely in purchasing raw materials for production. Overall, over 16 million slaves were involuntarily taken from their homes in Africa. In 1831 there was another, albeit smaller, forced migration of American Indians on the “Trail of Tears.” 5 different tribes, including the Cherokee, were forced to move from their homes in the southeastern United States to modern-day Oklahoma. This move was prompted after the signing of the Indian Removal Act of 1830 overseen by then-President Andrew Jackson. Over a 7-year period, 46,000,000 American Indians were relocated and forced into what is now Oklahoma. The Removal Act allowed Americans to have free land to use for farming as the soil was excellent for planting and selling crops.