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Why did slaves join the british?
They were promised their freedom
Did slaves join the confederate of union armies?
the union armies
Why did the slaves join the civil war?
Because they didnt have much choice. The slaves that were liberated by Union troops simply followed the armies and were given menial jobs around the camps, until they were eventually allowed into uniform. Then at the very end, the Confederates recruited slaves into the army, also not giving them much choice.
What role did black slaves play in the civil war?
Black slaves played a crucial role in the Civil War by serving both as laborers and soldiers. Many escaped to join the Union Army, contributing significantly to its manpower; by the war's end, approximately 180,000 African American men had enlisted. Their participation not only bolstered Union forces but also helped shift the war's focus towards the issue of emancipation, culminating in the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation. Furthermore, their struggle for freedom and rights laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement that would follow.
Why did slave holding states decide to not join the Confederacy?
Kentucky was a slave holding state that did not join the confederacy. Lincoln is quoted as having said something to the effect that if he could not win Kentucky he could not win the war. Also, once Lincoln issued the immacipation proclimation, only slaves within states that had joined the confederacy were free, meaning that Kentucky could still legally continue to own slaves.
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.
Did slaves join the confederate or union armies during the civil war?
some were forced to fight for their masters but many escaped and fought for the union
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.
How did southerners act to the emancipation proclamation?
The southerners reacted to the Emancipation Proclamation by starting attacks and being full of rage, because if their slaves escaped the Northerners could set them free because if the Union set them free then the slaves had to join the army or navy on the Union (North) side.
Why did tens of thousands roman citizens join the slave armies of Spartacus?
Roman citizens did not join the slave armies of Spartacus. Spartacus and his followers were escaped slaves and malcontent men of the lower classes. They were fighting against the Roman citizens. Spartacus gained must of his followers by promising freedom and loot.
Why did slaves join the british?
They were promised their freedom
Which is right decide to joined or decided to join?
The correct term is decided to join.
Did slaves join confederate army?
maybe No,because they thought the slaves would beat them,not the Union.
Why did the us decide not to join war in 1914?
did us join war in1914 yes or no
Who did the Seminole join forces with attacking settlements and forts?
A group of African-Americans that had escaped slavery.
Who did the seminole join forces with in attacking settlements and forts?
A group of African-Americans that had escaped slavery.
What happens to slaves when they were released?
When slaves were released. The Colored men united and can join people like us
