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Why were African Americans not allowed to fight in the revolutionary war?
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∙ 13y ago
Because they were different and they were ment to be slaves. it was also beacause they needed to watch over the homes, farms, cattle, and gardens.
Hallie Gutmann
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∙ 13y agoBlacks were allowed to fight and did overwhelmingly on both sides.
"Enslaved blacks" were thought of as personal property as were indentured servants. From what I know, there were legal statuses given to colonial residents; Free, Indentured or Enslaved.
Nearly 9,000 blacks & native (though less indians) of all legal statuses served under Gen. Washington!
Initially Geo. Washington only permitted "Free persons of color" to serve in the continental army & navy as he believed it unnecessary for those bound as property either by contract (indentured servants) or permanent enslavement to fight as "Free men" when they truly weren't free in the eyes of the law.
There were tens of thousands of enslaved and indentured persons both white & black who fled their masters for the prospect of freedom with the British. I've traced 4 direct ancestral forefathers who served under Gen. Washington!
They willingly served and after the war received 100 acres of land and a pension.
The blacks who were enslaved prior, were freed and given on average 25-100 acres of land. Unfortunately, the Americans made that offer only to the soldier and not his woman and children still held in bondage. If lucky or had enough money, he could solicite the master to allow him to purchase their freedom.
Read: DAR, "Forgotten Patriots", Paul Heinegg's, "Free African Americans series", and Tim Harshaws, "The history of Black America". Blacks were only recently added to DAR's registers. Those who served can be found in county court military muster records.
Another tidbit..many of the free blacks who served in the revolutionary war can trace their ancestral lines to the Africans who arrived at the Jamestown settlement. The Virginia census for 1618 showed 17 African female (non-Christian) & 15 African male (non-Christian) were counted at Jamestown; nearly a year prior to the arrival of the so-called first Africans of Angola that arrived in Aug. 1619!
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∙ 9y agoThe main role of African Americans in the Revolutionary war was fighting for their freedom. Many African Americans signed up or were drafted in the hopes of gaining monetary gain along with their freedom.
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∙ 16y agoBecause back then the racist law was not enrolled then
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∙ 12y agobecuse back then they thought that men ruled the world an woman were weak but woman have always been strong!
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∙ 13y agoit's because they were black !
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Who is lemuel Hayes?
Lemuel Hayes was among 5,000 African Americans to fight alongside the Patriots amidst the Revolutionary War.
Why did some enslaved African Americans fight in the Revolutionary war?
Okay they thought they will be no more slavery but any who .. slavery been going on for years and still is even when 14th presedent Aberham signed the contract to stop it!Okay no back to the question.Or other wise their owners made them..The real question is what side were the African Americans were on my guess is (Colonist)Because in my book it says there was African Americans on the colonist side but only the Brittish was only trained soilders who were Brittish or unless they were paid..!!
Which side did African Americans fight for in the American Revolution?
both sides (apex)
Why did African Americans choose to be loyalist or patriots?
They beleved the patriots would never win the war
What was phillis wheatley in the Revolutionary War?
Phillis Wheatley was the first African-American woman poet. In her very short life, she wrote about religion, the treatment of African-American slaves, and death. She had to travel to London England to get her works published as no American publisher would do. Some Americans , such a Thomas Jefferson, did not give her rave reviews while other Americans did. One particular poem titled "To His Excellency George Washington" in 1775, that Mr. Washington invited her to his home in Mount Vernon VA in 1776. Her poetry is probably the first in line under the heading "African-American Literature." She passed away at a young age of 31.
How were African-Americans involved in the revolutionary war?
African Americans were involved in the Revolutionary War as soldiers and sailors. They fought for freedom. Both slaves and free African Americans joined the fight.
Why did some african americans fight during the revolutionary war?
some African Americans fought during the revolutionary war so the could get freedom from there British owner
How were Africans involved in the revolutionary war?
African Americans were involved in the Revolutionary War as soldiers and sailors. They fought for freedom. Both slaves and free African Americans joined the fight.
What were two ways African-Americans supported the war before they were allowed to fight?
No
Who is lemuel Hayes?
Lemuel Hayes was among 5,000 African Americans to fight alongside the Patriots amidst the Revolutionary War.
When were African Americans allowed to fight?
we dun know or ulls we willd tell uw doomb apple
What did Lemuel Haynes do?
lemuel haynes was one of 5,000 african americans to fight along side the patriot amidst the revolutionary war
Explain the decisions facing African Americans and native Americans during revolution?
They had to decide which army to fight for, and there were various reasons to fight for each side. During the American Revolutionary War, African Americans served both the Continental Army (5,000 men) and the British Army (20000 men).
How did world war 2 effect civil rights?
African Americans were allowed to fight with the rest of the Armed Forces.
What did some free African Americans fight for?
freedom for other african americans
Did African Americans fight on both sides in the revolutionary war?
Just to give a few: Lexington and Concord The Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Trenton
Why did africans American fight during the war?
some African Americans fought during the revolutionary war so the could get freedom from there British owner
