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Were African Americans slaves during the revolution?
During the American revolution, there were black slaves, black former slaves that had paid off their indenture, and free black people. However, the concept of the evil of slavery was a hot topic at the time. President Washington and others made moves to abandon slavery for the country. Too bad he never freed his own slaves . . .
Which prominent american leader encouraged the use of african american slaves during the revolutionary war?
John Quincy Adams is a prominent American leader Êwho encouraged the use of african american slaves.During this war freedom was the motivation for the blacks.
Should the American Revolution be called the British revolution because marked changes in British colonial policy were more responsible for the final political division?
It was the people of the 13 Colonies who fought for and gained their freedom; it was THEIR revolution, their victory and their freedom. Now, it so happens that the colonies were provoked by the British government, which later learned a thing or two from the events of 1775-83, but that doesn't make it their revolution. In fact, the thinking behind it is odd. Would it occur to you to call the slaves' rebellion in Haiti 'French', for example? Yes, it's true. British policy changed following the American Revolution, but it SHOULD be called the American Revolution, because it was the AMERICANS who revolted.
How did former slaves envision freedom?
former slaves envision freedom from few former slaves were able to own land
When did slaves follow underground railroad to freedom?
What year did the slaves follow the underground railroad to freedom
Which group of people were allowed to fight for the British during the American Revolution in exchange for their freedom when the war ended?
slaves
Why were the slaves in the American revolution?
The British offered them freedom if they served with them. An interesting historical fact is that many slaves found freedom on ships.
Are them still African American Slaves During the American Revolution?
yes
Who controlled the slaves during the American Revolution?
Masters controlled the slaves during the American Revolution. Mostly the war was fought in the north then in the south. So the war didn't effect their living really.
Why did African American partiots that the revolution would end slavery?
In November 1775 congress excluded African Americans from enlisting. This was done out of sensitivity to the opinion of southern slave owners. Yet, when the British offered freedom to any slave who would join them the decision was reversed. Altogether 5,000 free blacks and slaves served in the Continental army during the revolution. By 1778 many states granted freedom to slaves who served in the Revolution. Many slaves also escaped and in Georgia alone 5,000 slaves escaped. In South Carolina a quarter of the slaves escaped to freedom.
Why some African American were Loyalists while others were Patriots during the revolution.?
African American slaves saw the revolutionary war as a fight for independence and freedom of slavery; while the loyolists were bribed that they would be liberated by Britain
Were slaves offered freedom if they fought in american revolution?
Yes, they were allowed to fight, both sides offered freedom if they were to fight for their respective sides. However, many of them ended up dying anyway, and the ones that didn't, did not get freedom either way.
Why were some African Americans were loyalists while others were patriots during the revolution?
African American slaves saw the revolutionary war as a fight for independence and freedom of slavery; while the loyolists were bribed that they would be liberated by Britain
What did the British offer slaves in return for their help?
During the American Revolution, the British offered freedom to enslaved individuals who fought for their side in exchange for their service. This tactic was intended to weaken the colonial forces and bolster the British ranks.
Where some African Americans descendants of slaves who where freed during the American Revolution?
Yes, there were many slaves in America after the American Revolution that were eventually freed.. We find that even before the American Civil War there were many African-American men and women that had never been slave living in America.
Did the slaves get emancipated after the American revolution?
yes
Who was the American President who fought for the freedom of slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
