they worked hard
How did the African Americans participate in the Civil War.
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they played the role of being freed
they put together events for political causes
They heavily taxed Africans living in colonies to support European industries.
delegates to the constitutional conventions during reconstruction (very few).
WEB Du Bois did not have a role in the American Civil War. However, he did have a major role during Reconstruction. He explained how Africans were vital to the reconstruction efforts and were just as capable of being citizens as their former owners.
Fellow Africans were involved in the slave trade for various reasons, including profit, political power, and as a result of intertribal conflicts. European involvement also incentivized some African leaders to participate in the trade.
Not only did they vote, but they organized conventions to demand equal rights and protection under the law.
allowing white southerners to participate in government during the reconstruction era
Some Africans participated in the slave trade due to economic incentives, like receiving goods in exchange for slaves. They may have also been motivated by competition between different African groups and kingdoms. European incentives such as firearms and other technology also played a role in encouraging some Africans to collaborate in the capture and sale of other Africans.