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Did slaves join the confederate of union armies?
the union armies
Approximately how many slaves did British import to Americas during in the years 1601-1810?
The British imported approximately 12 million slaves to the Americas from 1601 to 1810.
Why did Canada join British empire?
Canada didnt join it was fought over by the French and British in which the Brits ended up winning therefore becoming part of her empire.
Who supplied slaves for America?
the british took African slaves across from Africa to America to trade and earn money
What were thomas paines ideas?
to free the american slaves from british
Who joined the british in the revolutonary war?
The British's slaves had to join the war, random African Amaricans, and Britich Soldiers
British royal governor who encouraged runaway slaves to join his army?
Lord Dunmore
Which governor offered slaves freedom if they would join British forces in Virginia?
Lord Dunmore
Why did the british army expect many slaves to join the army?
Quite simply because it had worked everywhere else in the Empire. Massive armies in occupied countries such as India were made mainly of slaves. However, it was not expected that slaves would join the army, it was a plan of action.
What happened at the battle of dorchester heights?
A: Washingtone was ableto drive the British AwayBritish from Boston NeededMore Troopscolonists did not allow African Americans(slaves) to fight or join the ArmyLord Dunmore's Proclamation stated that British would allow Africant Americanstojoin the British Army. Slaves would be set free after the warif joined the British.
Why had British North America join?
Why had british north america join?
How did most colonists view slavery before the American Revolution?
The African Americans wanted to join the colonial leaders to go against the British army. The colonists were afraid to let the slaves run around armed (and might even be dangerous.) The colonial leaders realized that they really had no choice but to let the slaves join and fight in the continental army. The reason being is the colonist did not have enough soldiers to fight against the well trained British army. In January, 1776, a law was passed that the blacks could join the army.
Did slaves join confederate army?
maybe No,because they thought the slaves would beat them,not the Union.
What did the escaped slaves do or join to live?
Escaped slaves often joined existing communities of free African Americans, formed their own independent settlements, or sought refuge in abolitionist networks that helped them find safe passage to freedom in the North or Canada. Some escaped slaves also joined the Underground Railroad or engaged in other forms of resistance against slavery.
Who was the first black American to join the Army?
African-Americans have fought in every American war including the Revolutionary War. Runaway slaves were promised freedom if they fought for the British army.
What part did the British have in slavery?
The British had a large part in slavery in that the many of the British people were purchasers of slaves. They also held slaves and farmed with slave labor.
Who was a British opponent of the slave trade?
British opponents of the slave trade were Americans and French because the Americans did not like slaves and they did not want there to be slaves in British territories
