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Yes. Not only did he believe that all men are created equal, but he knew that if a black knew he would be free, he would fight. Why die for a country that you would be a slave to?
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Yes, George Washington initially barred African Americans from enlisting in the Continental Army. However, as the war progressed, the British began to recruit and offer freedom to enslaved people who joined their forces. In response, Washington eventually allowed free blacks to join the Continental Army, but their numbers remained limited.
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What has the author George Washington Hines written?
George Washington Hines has written: 'Negro banking institutions in the United States' -- subject(s): Banks and banking, Blacks
Were there Black Leaders before George Washington was President?
There were no blacks that had important leadership roles in the early US.
What did George Washington Carver do to help blacks?
He made many different products out peanuts and other things like sweet potatoes.
Why might George Washington have wanted to keep blacks from joining the American revolution in the beginning?
He probably would have had to give them their freedom in return.
How did george washington policy toward enslaved blacks change during the war?
It didn't change. Washington was dead long before the Civil War so he had no knowledge of the war.
How did George Washington change the US?
Good question. He used his experience from being in the British army to train the Continental Army. He was not exactly the best person to train them, but he helped them greatly.
What was not a belief of Booker T. Washington about opportunities for blacks?
Washington did not believe Blacks had to leave the south to gain wealth and prosperity.
What was the presidential election slogan of 1800?
Hang the blacks, and molest their children
What is the logic behind bill Clinton's speech about his affair?
Who really cares. I believe most presidents had them. Starting with George Washington. Is that why there is alot of blacks with his last name. Really!
Why did the continental army refuse to enlist blacks in the early years of the war?
many whites feared a slave uprising if blacks had guns.
How did blacks help the Continental Army?
they fought as soldiers, guides, messengers, and spies
What Continental Army commanders barred African Americans from enlisting in the military?
They thought that if they gave them guns and tought them how to fight they feared that they might revolt in the enslaved population. Robert Selig reflects on African Americans in the Continental Army. Island, and Connecticut agreed to again ban all blacks, free or enslaved, from their militias.
