Among the many African Americans who fought for independence was Crispus Attucks, a former enslaved man who is often recognized as the first casualty of the American Revolution during the Boston Massacre in 1770. His death became a powerful symbol for the abolitionist movement and the fight for civil rights. Additionally, thousands of African Americans served in various capacities during the Revolutionary War, contributing significantly to the struggle for American independence. Their involvement highlighted the complex relationship between the fight for freedom and the institution of slavery in the United States.
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
African-Americans
Because they were promised freedom if they fought.
Approximately 5,000 Black Americans fought the British in the American Revolutionary War.
They fought both sides
Many American nations fought wars of independence.
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
African-Americans fought mostly for the patriots in the American Revolution.
They fought Americans
Spartans *not* African Americans
the fought on valley forge
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They fought in it on both sides. They were one reason why it was fought...
African Americans fought in the US Civil War, and they spoke out against slavery.
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.
I'm in 5th grade and I know this the African Americans who fought with the patriots believed that the Americans were fighting for freedom so if they fought with them they would have freedom from slavery. Prince Hall, and Mohandas Gandhi were good examples durning the war too.