Identify two significant purposes of African or African-American folklore and music.

Slavery and Joy

Explanation:

The most important influence on 20th century music? African Americans and the musical culture they brought to this country – developed within the bonds of slavery. Even before the 20th century began, blues music was evolving across the country out of the traditional African slave spirituals, work calls and chants.

militaristic society

Explanation:

Rise of militarism

The early Meiji government viewed Japan as threatened by western imperialism, and one of the prime motivations for the  (meaning Enriching the Country, strengthen the army or Rich Country, Strong Army, became the principle that led to the modernization and transformation of Japan.) policy which was to strengthen Japan's economic and industrial foundations, so that a strong military could be built to defend Japan against outside powers.