How did the end of the slave trade in 1808 help draw African Americans to Christian churches?

Select the best answer from the choices provided.
A.
Many African Americans believed that adoption of Christianity would grant them greater freedoms.
B.
When the slave trade was banned, African Americans had less contact with traditional African religions.
C.
State laws required that African Americans abandon their traditional African religions.
D.
Churches began to blend traditional African traditions with Christian doctrines to attract African Americans.