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In the American Revolution African Americans fought on which side?
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The vast majority of African Americans fought on the side of the British, records show that 20,000 fought for the British after being promised freedom and land, many also signed up aboard Royal Navy vessels. The Continental Army kept no records for Black American slaves; however, it is thought that approx 5,000 fought on the orders of their 'owners'. The British kept their word and many African Americans emigrated to British Canada, England and the Caribbean where they were freed and given small plots of land. It is a sad fact that American slave owners on catching the freed slaves tortured, crippled and even blinded some in revenge. Many historians believe the Revolutionary War was fought to retain slavery in the colonies as England had outlawed the practice. In Simon Schama's 2006 book 'Rough Crossings: The Slaves, the British, and The American Revolution' he lays out the evidence for this horrific fact.
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Which side did African Americans fight for in the American Revolution?
both sides (apex)
Why were enslaved African American not allowed to enlist in the war?
t You FALSE STATEMENT (provided in the form of a spurious "question") is historically inaccurate! MANY, MANY, MANY of the African-Americans BOTH enlisted and fought in every American war -- from the American Revolution (often with the promise of 'freedom' in return) to the Gulf Wars in the Middle East. In fact, the first soldier to die in the American Revolution was an African-American (AA) named Crispus Attucks and U.S. museums are loaded with memorials of AAs who fought valiantly in EVERY war fought either in or by the United States.
How did women and African Americans contribute to the success of the US in the American revolution?
they fought, worked in factories, and acted as spies and nurses*Hundreds of women follwed their husbands to the battlefield, where they washed and cooked for the troops. The war opened some doors for African Americans. Thousands of slaves excaped to freedom in the chaos of war. African Americans served in the Continental Army, where their courage, loyalty, and talent impressed white Americans.
What country won the American Revolution?
The United States was never yet made. They were still the Colonials. And the Colonials fought the Monarchy of Great Britain.
Who fought in the latin American revolution?
Spain and Latin America
African Americans fought mostly for which side in American Revolution?
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
African-Americans fought mostly for which side in the American revolution?
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
African Americans fought mostly for which side in the American Revolution?
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
What side did African Americans fight for in the American revolution?
They fought both sides
What side did African-Americans fight for in the American revolution?
They fought both sides
What were the roles of African-Americans in the American revolution?
they fought in the military service. -by jaliyah francois
What were African Americans' role in the American revolution?
they fought in the military service. -by jaliyah francois
Which side did African Americans fight for in the American Revolution?
both sides (apex)
The American Revolution was fought by the American colonies in China?
The American Revolution was fought by the Americans and not the American colonies in China.
Why were enslaved African Americans not allowed to enlist in the American Revolution?
You FALSE STATEMENT (provided in the form of a spurious "question") is historically inaccurate! MANY, MANY, MANY of the African-Americans BOTH enlisted and fought in the American Revolution (often with the promise of 'freedom' in return). In fact, the first soldier to die in the American Revolution was an African-American (AA) named Crispus Attucks and U.S. museums are loaded with memorials of AAs who fought valiantly in EVERY war fought either in or by the United States.
How many African American soldiers fought on the American Revolution?
none
Who was the French man who fought with the Americans in the American Revolution?
Lafayette.
